Cholemarri - Roddam, Sri Sathya Sai

Cholemarri is a village situated in the Roddam mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Roddam and around 94 km from Anantapur. Cholemarri village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cholemarri is 595342. The village covers a total geographical area of 1745 hectares and falls under the 515124 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Cholemarri

According to the 2011 Census, Cholemarri village had a total population of 2,512 people, including 1,290 males and 1,222 females, living in 594 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.06%, with male literacy at 71.93% and female literacy at 45.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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 Population2,5121,2901,222
Child Population (0–6 yrs)245132113
Scheduled Castes (SC)571282289
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452520
Literate Population1,339833506
Illiterate Population1,173457716

Nearby Villages of Cholemarri

Cholemarri 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)
NallurWest3.79 km
MavaturuEast4.23 km
BrahmasamudramSouth5.01 km
SanipalleEast5.34 km
PeddipalleNorth-East5.38 km
PeddamanthurSouth-West5.41 km
ChinnamanthurSouth-West5.51 km
RoddamNorth-West6.08 km
ThurakalapatnamNorth-East6.47 km
NagalurSouth-East6.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Cholemarri

Cholemarri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rangepalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Cholemarri is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Cholemarri is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cholemarri

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

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

Health Facilities in Cholemarri

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

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

FAQs about Cholemarri

Where is Cholemarri located?

Cholemarri village is located in Roddam Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Cholemarri?

Cholemarri is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Cholemarri?

The pincode of Cholemarri is 515124.

What is the population of Cholemarri?

Cholemarri had a total population of 2,512, including 1,290 males and 1,222 females.

How many households are there in Cholemarri?

Cholemarri had 594 households.

What is the literacy rate in Cholemarri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Cholemarri was 59.06%. Male literacy was 71.93% and female literacy was 45.63%.