Thummalacheruvu
Thummalacheruvu | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Interactive map of Thummalacheruvu | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Palnadu |
| Mandal | Piduguralla |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj |
| • Body | Thummalacheruvu gram panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,578 ha (6,370 acres) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 8,889 |
| • Density | 344.8/km2 (893.0/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 522xxx |
| Area code | +91–8641 |
| Vehicle registration | AP |
Thummalacheruvu is a village in Palnadu district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Piduguralla mandal of Guntur revenue division.[2][4]
The village is well connected by road through the Narketpally–Addanki State Highway. The district headquarters is Narasaraopeta.
Government and Politics
Thummalacheruvu gram panchayat is the local self-government of the village.[1] It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member.[5] The ward members are headed by a Sarpanch.[6]
The village has facilities such as a Sachivalayam and a Raithu Bharosa Kendram. The current MLA is Yarapatineni Srinivasarao, who succeeded Kasu Mahesh Reddy.
Transport
Tummalacheruvu railway station, situated on the Nallapadu-Pagidipalli section, serves the village with rail connectivity.[7]
The village is served by the Macherla–Vijayawada MEMU train, with the local railway station functioning as a halt station. APSRTC bus services and private share auto services are available from the nearest town, Piduguralla, for travelers coming from Guntur or Narasaraopeta. Piduguralla is located approximately 12 km from the village. Travellers coming from Hyderabad or Miryalaguda may request a stop at the Toll plaza located on the highway.
The village is having Postal services and a post office situated opposite to Government primary high school.
Education
As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has a total of 6 schools. These include 5 Zilla Parishad/Mandal Parishad and one private schools.[8]
Hindu Temples
- Panduranga Swami Temple
- Venugopala Swami Temple
- Anjaneya Swami Temple
- Sivalayam Temple ( newly constructed and housing multiple deities)
- Poleramma talli Temple
- Ramalayam
- Bala Nagaendra swami Temple ( Naga devatha / Putta )
- Gangamma talli Temple
- Mahalakshmi Temple
- Bramham gaari Temple
- Neelampati amma vari Temple
Banking
The village has a branch of the State Bank of India, which includes a 24-hour ATM facility.
Hospital
Healthcare facilities include one government hospital and five RMP clinics. The nearest PHC is in Karalapadu, about 4 km from the village.
For Animals, The Verternary hospital is available located next to Poleramma talli temple.
References
- ^ a b "Gram Panchayat Identification Codes" (PDF). Saakshar Bharat Mission. National Informatics Centre. p. 114. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ a b "District Census Hand Book – Guntur" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. pp. 14, 221. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Population". Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ India, The Hans (2 February 2017). "Old age home inmates orphaned with demise of Good Samaritan". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ Seetharam, Mukkavilli (1 January 1990). Citizen Participation in Rural Development. Mittal Publications. p. 34. ISBN 9788170992271.
- ^ Social Science. Vk Publications. p. 117. ISBN 9788179732144.
- ^ "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Nadikude Jn. - Vishnupuram section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 56. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ^ "School Information". Commissionerate of School Education. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 7 May 2019.