Thummalapenta - Kavali, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Thummalapenta is a village situated in the Kavali mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kavali and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Annagaripalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thummalapenta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thummalapenta is 591715. The village covers a total geographical area of 5336 hectares and falls under the 524203 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Thummalapenta

As per Census 2011, Thummalapenta village has a total population of 15,705 people, consisting of 7,819 males and 7,886 females. The village has 4,069 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,952 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,612 literate and 8,093 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,746 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 588 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population15,7057,8197,886
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,9521,007945
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,746819927
Scheduled Tribes (ST)588275313
Literate Population7,6124,2023,410
Illiterate Population8,0933,6174,476

Nearby Villages of Thummalapenta

Thummalapenta 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)
MannangidinneWest2.62 km
ThallapalemSouth-West5.02 km
SambasivapuramSouth-West7.77 km
Musunuru (part)West7.97 km
AnemaduguNorth-West8.01 km
MungamurSouth-West9.57 km
JuvvaladinneSouth10.06 km
GowravaramSouth-West10.41 km
ChennayapalemNorth11.06 km
BudamaguntaWest11.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thummalapenta

Thummalapenta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavali, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 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 Thummalapenta is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Thummalapenta is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thummalapenta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thummalapenta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Thummalapenta

Where is Thummalapenta located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Thummalapenta?

The Gram Panchayat of Thummalapenta is Annagaripalem.

What is the pincode of Thummalapenta?

The pincode of Thummalapenta is 524203.

What is the population of Thummalapenta?

Thummalapenta has a total population of 15,705, including 7,819 males and 7,886 females.

How many households are there in Thummalapenta?

There are 4,069 households in Thummalapenta.

What is the literacy rate in Thummalapenta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thummalapenta is 48.47%. Male literacy is 53.74% and female literacy is 43.24%.