Chennayapalem - Kavali, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Chennayapalem is a village situated in the Kavali mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavali and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Chennaya Palem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chennayapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chennayapalem is 591713. The village covers a total geographical area of 1292 hectares and falls under the 524203 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chennayapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Chennayapalem village had a total population of 4,957 people, including 2,513 males and 2,444 females, living in 1,351 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.42%, with male literacy at 59.05% and female literacy at 43.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,9572,5132,444
Child Population (0–6 yrs)564271293
Scheduled Castes (SC)446217229
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261136125
Literate Population2,2591,324935
Illiterate Population2,6981,1891,509

Nearby Villages of Chennayapalem

Chennayapalem 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)
AnemaduguSouth-West4.20 km
RudrakotaWest4.91 km
RavurNorth5.25 km
ChevuruNorth-West5.62 km
Maddurupadu (part)South-West8.48 km
RamayapatnamNorth8.54 km
MocherlaNorth-West9.77 km
MannangidinneSouth10.68 km
ThummalapentaSouth11.06 km
ChalamcherlaWest11.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chennayapalem

Chennayapalem 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 83.7 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 Chennayapalem is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Chennayapalem is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chennayapalem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chennayapalem

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chennayapalem 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chennayapalem

Where is Chennayapalem located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chennayapalem?

The Gram Panchayat of Chennayapalem is Chennaya Palem.

What is the pincode of Chennayapalem?

The pincode of Chennayapalem is 524203.

What is the population of Chennayapalem?

Chennayapalem had a total population of 4,957, including 2,513 males and 2,444 females.

How many households are there in Chennayapalem?

Chennayapalem had 1,351 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chennayapalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chennayapalem was 51.42%. Male literacy was 59.05% and female literacy was 43.47%.