Kalichedu - Sydapuram, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Kalichedu is a village situated in the Sydapuram mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sydapuram and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Kalichedu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalichedu is 592235. The village covers a total geographical area of 1040 hectares and falls under the 524409 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kalichedu

According to the 2011 Census, Kalichedu village had a total population of 1,738 people, including 855 males and 883 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.53%, with male literacy at 68.45% and female literacy at 51.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 315.

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 Population1,738855883
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19110784
Scheduled Castes (SC)243108135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)315168147
Literate Population921512409
Illiterate Population817343474

Nearby Villages of Kalichedu

Kalichedu 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)
MalicheduNorth-West1.71 km
DevaravemurEast3.06 km
Orupalle @ TurimerlaSouth3.42 km
DegapudiNorth-West4.38 km
InukurthyNorth4.65 km
OrupalleSouth-West5.32 km
PerumallapaduSouth-West5.71 km
ParlapalleNorth5.72 km
GriddalurSouth-East6.06 km
Degapudi RajupalemNorth-West6.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalichedu

Kalichedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manubolu, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Kalichedu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Kalichedu is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalichedu

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

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

Health Facilities in Kalichedu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalichedu

Where is Kalichedu located?

Kalichedu village is located in Sydapuram Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Kalichedu?

Kalichedu is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalichedu?

The pincode of Kalichedu is 524409.

What is the population of Kalichedu?

Kalichedu had a total population of 1,738, including 855 males and 883 females.

How many households are there in Kalichedu?

Kalichedu had 506 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalichedu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalichedu was 59.53%. Male literacy was 68.45% and female literacy was 51.19%.