Konala - Tanuku, West Godavari

Konala is a village situated in the Tanuku mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanuku and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Konala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konala is 588541. The village covers a total geographical area of 477 hectares and falls under the 534146 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Konala

According to the 2011 Census, Konala village had a total population of 2,098 people, including 1,031 males and 1,067 females, living in 612 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.48%, with male literacy at 68.81% and female literacy at 58.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 711, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Konala

Konala 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 Konala

Konala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Navabpalem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Konala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Konala is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Konala

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

Health Facilities in Konala

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

FAQs about Konala