Kakileru - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Kakileru is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Kakileru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakileru is 588673. The village covers a total geographical area of 394 hectares and falls under the 534320 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kakileru

As per Census 2011, Kakileru village has a total population of 2,560 people, consisting of 1,321 males and 1,239 females. The village has 768 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,823 literate and 737 illiterate residents. Additionally, 797 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5601,3211,239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)256138118
Scheduled Castes (SC)797426371
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392118
Literate Population1,823989834
Illiterate Population737332405

Nearby Villages of Kakileru

Kakileru 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)
InaparruNorth1.66 km
KoyyetipaduSouth-West1.69 km
SatyavaramSouth2.21 km
KantheruWest2.55 km
KothapaduNorth-West2.55 km
KathavapaduWest2.58 km
GaruvuguntakhandrikaNorth-East2.90 km
OgidiNorth3.21 km
AlamuruSouth3.40 km
Vasavi PenugondaEast3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kakileru

Kakileru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 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 Tanuku to Kakileru is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kakileru is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakileru

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

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

Health Facilities in Kakileru

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

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

FAQs about Kakileru

Where is Kakileru located?

Kakileru village is located in Iragavaram Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kakileru?

Kakileru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kakileru?

The pincode of Kakileru is 534320.

What is the population of Kakileru?

Kakileru has a total population of 2,560, including 1,321 males and 1,239 females.

How many households are there in Kakileru?

There are 768 households in Kakileru.

What is the literacy rate in Kakileru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kakileru is 71.21%. Male literacy is 74.87% and female literacy is 67.31%.