Vedicherla - Gudur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Vedicherla is a village situated in the Gudur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Vedicherla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vedicherla is 592224. The village covers a total geographical area of 2256 hectares and falls under the 524131 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Vedicherla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Vedicherla

As per Census 2011, Vedicherla village has a total population of 1,561 people, consisting of 796 males and 765 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 786 literate and 775 illiterate residents. Additionally, 801 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 183 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vedicherla are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,561796765
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537677
Scheduled Castes (SC)801404397
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18310479
Literate Population786442344
Illiterate Population775354421

Nearby Villages of Vedicherla

Vedicherla is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KundakuruSouth-West2.97 km
PalicherlarajupalemEast2.97 km
KommaneturuNorth-West3.35 km
ReddiguntaNorth3.63 km
NernurNorth-West3.66 km
MangalapurNorth-East3.68 km
KondaguntaEast4.10 km
AlimiliWest4.18 km
N.sangameswaraswamy KhandrikaNorth-West4.35 km
GollapalleWest4.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vedicherla

Vedicherla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kondagunta, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Vedicherla is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Vedicherla is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vedicherla

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vedicherla village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vedicherla

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vedicherla village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Vedicherla

Where is Vedicherla located?

Vedicherla village is located in Gudur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vedicherla?

Vedicherla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vedicherla?

The pincode of Vedicherla is 524131.

What is the population of Vedicherla?

Vedicherla has a total population of 1,561, including 796 males and 765 females.

How many households are there in Vedicherla?

There are 431 households in Vedicherla.

What is the literacy rate in Vedicherla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vedicherla is 50.35%. Male literacy is 55.53% and female literacy is 44.97%.