Velagaleru - Penumantra, West Godavari

Velagaleru is a village situated in the Penumantra mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penumantra and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Velagaleru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velagaleru is 588650. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 534122 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Velagaleru

According to the 2011 Census, Velagaleru village had a total population of 2,193 people, including 1,067 males and 1,126 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.45%, with male literacy at 86.07% and female literacy at 80.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 444, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Velagaleru

Velagaleru 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 Velagaleru

Velagaleru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Velagaleru is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Velagaleru 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 Velagaleru

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

Health Facilities in Velagaleru

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

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