Chalamcherla - Kavali, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Chalamcherla is a village situated in the Kavali mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavali and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Chalamcharla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalamcherla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalamcherla is 591708. The village covers a total geographical area of 1282 hectares and falls under the 524223 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chalamcherla

As per Census 2011, Chalamcherla village has a total population of 2,961 people, consisting of 1,481 males and 1,480 females. The village has 794 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,313 literate and 1,648 illiterate residents. Additionally, 757 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 260 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9611,4811,480
Child Population (0–6 yrs)328158170
Scheduled Castes (SC)757383374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)260123137
Literate Population1,313781532
Illiterate Population1,648700948

Nearby Villages of Chalamcherla

Chalamcherla 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)
Ammavari PalemNorth-West4.96 km
KothapalleSouth-West5.20 km
PotluruNorth5.48 km
Maddurupadu (part)South-East5.76 km
Rajuvari Chintala PalemSouth-West6.50 km
RudrakotaEast6.53 km
ChevuruEast7.21 km
JammalapalemSouth8.75 km
GudluruNorth-West8.77 km
Chinala TrapiWest8.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chalamcherla

Chalamcherla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tettu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Chalamcherla is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Chalamcherla is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalamcherla

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

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

Health Facilities in Chalamcherla

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

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

FAQs about Chalamcherla

Where is Chalamcherla located?

Chalamcherla village is located in Kavali Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chalamcherla?

The Gram Panchayat of Chalamcherla is Chalamcharla.

What is the pincode of Chalamcherla?

The pincode of Chalamcherla is 524223.

What is the population of Chalamcherla?

Chalamcherla has a total population of 2,961, including 1,481 males and 1,480 females.

How many households are there in Chalamcherla?

There are 794 households in Chalamcherla.

What is the literacy rate in Chalamcherla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chalamcherla is 44.34%. Male literacy is 52.73% and female literacy is 35.95%.