Chowkacherla - Vidavalur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Chowkacherla is a village situated in the Vidavalur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidavalur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Chowkicherla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowkacherla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowkacherla is 591890. The village covers a total geographical area of 1133 hectares and falls under the 524316 pincode. Nellore is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chowkacherla

As per Census 2011, Chowkacherla village has a total population of 2,804 people, consisting of 1,432 males and 1,372 females. The village has 838 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,631 literate and 1,173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,167 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 492 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8041,4321,372
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361205156
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,167606561
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492242250
Literate Population1,631904727
Illiterate Population1,173528645

Nearby Villages of Chowkacherla

Chowkacherla 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)
DameguntaWest2.08 km
Kalambotlavari KhandrikaNorth-West2.64 km
Anathabotlavari KhandrikaNorth2.65 km
VenkannapuramSouth-West2.70 km
DampuruNorth-East3.11 km
BasavaipalemWest3.33 km
BeeramguntaNorth3.46 km
VidavalurSouth-East3.87 km
ParlapalleSouth-West3.93 km
VavillaEast3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chowkacherla

Chowkacherla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talamanchi, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 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 Nellore to Chowkacherla is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowkacherla

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

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

Health Facilities in Chowkacherla

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

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

FAQs about Chowkacherla

Where is Chowkacherla located?

Chowkacherla village is located in Vidavalur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chowkacherla?

The Gram Panchayat of Chowkacherla is Chowkicherla.

What is the pincode of Chowkacherla?

The pincode of Chowkacherla is 524316.

What is the population of Chowkacherla?

Chowkacherla has a total population of 2,804, including 1,432 males and 1,372 females.

How many households are there in Chowkacherla?

There are 838 households in Chowkacherla.

What is the literacy rate in Chowkacherla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chowkacherla is 58.17%. Male literacy is 63.13% and female literacy is 52.99%.