Kethavaram - Chapad, Y.S.R. Kadapa
Kethavaram is a village situated in the Chapad mandal of Y.S.R. Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Chapad and around 35 km from Kadapa. Lakshmipeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kethavaram village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kethavaram is 593110. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 516172 pincode. Proddatur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Kethavaram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Kethavaram
Kethavaram 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Nerrawada | North-East | 1.72 km |
| Chapad | South-West | 1.83 km |
| Alladupalle | South-East | 2.52 km |
| Chiyyapadu | North | 2.71 km |
| Bhadripalle | East | 2.78 km |
| Somapuram | East | 3.26 km |
| Morrayapalle | North-East | 3.68 km |
| Thummalapadu | South-West | 3.80 km |
| Budidapadu | South | 4.06 km |
| Peddaguruvalur | South-East | 4.15 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kethavaram
Kethavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yerragudipad, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Proddatur to Kethavaram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kadapa to Kethavaram is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kethavaram
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kethavaram village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kethavaram
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kethavaram village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kethavaram
Where is Kethavaram located?
Kethavaram village is located in Chapad Mandal, Y.S.R. Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kethavaram?
The Gram Panchayat of Kethavaram is Lakshmipeta.
What is the pincode of Kethavaram?
The pincode of Kethavaram is 516172.