Cherukuwada - Penugonda, West Godavari

Cherukuwada is a village situated in the Penugonda mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penugonda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Penugonda serves as the Grama Panchayat for Cherukuwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cherukuwada is 588674. The village covers a total geographical area of 627 hectares and falls under the 534320 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Cherukuwada

According to the 2011 Census, Cherukuwada village had a total population of 7,391 people, including 3,741 males and 3,650 females, living in 2,068 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.68%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 77.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,737, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Cherukuwada

Cherukuwada 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 Cherukuwada

Cherukuwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Cherukuwada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Cherukuwada 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 Cherukuwada

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

Health Facilities in Cherukuwada

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

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