Kolluru - Kanchili, Srikakulam

Kolluru is a village situated in the Kanchili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanchili and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kolluru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolluru is 580403. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 532290 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kolluru

According to the 2011 Census, Kolluru village had a total population of 1,829 people, including 889 males and 940 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.07%, with male literacy at 86.69% and female literacy at 58.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolluru

Kolluru 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kolluru

Kolluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Kolluru is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kolluru is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolluru

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

Health Facilities in Kolluru

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

FAQs about Kolluru