Cherkur is an inhabited village in Veldanda Mandal of Mahbubnagar district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 575310, the Census 2011 record lists 5,810 people in 1,412 households and the reported area is 3,764 hectares. The local references include Cherkur Gram Panchayat, Veldanda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hyderabad at about 65 km.
In short:
Cherkur is a village in Veldanda Mandal, Mahbubnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 575310 and 5,810 people in 1,412 households.
Village Code575310
Population5,810
Households1,412
Area3,764 hectares
Nearest TownHyderabad
Detailed village profile
Cherkur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,810 people, 3,764 hectares of reported area and Hyderabad as the nearest town reference for Cherkur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Cherkur falls under Veldanda Mandal in Mahbubnagar district, Andhra Pradesh.
The Census village code is 575310.
The record lists 5,810 people living in 1,412 households.
The reported village area is 3,764 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Hyderabad.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Cherkur
Census Village Code
575310
State
Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code
28
District
Mahbubnagar
District Census Code
538
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Veldanda
Sub-district Census Code
04565
CD Block
Veldanda
Gram Panchayat
Cherkur
Households
1,412
Population
5,810
Male Population
2,976
Female Population
2,834
Sex Ratio
952.28
Area
3,764 hectares
Area
37.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Hyderabad
Nearest Town Distance
65 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density154.36 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.11 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.31%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share37.49%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share43.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Cherkur in the official administrative record. Census village code 575310, Cherkur Gram Panchayat and Veldanda CD Block.
State Census Code
28
District Census Code
538
Sub-district Census Code
04565
Village Census Code
575310
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Veldanda
Gram Panchayat Name
Cherkur
Location and Distance
Hyderabad is the nearest town listed for Cherkur, about 65 km away. Mahbubnagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 71 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Veldanda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Mahbubnagar
Distance from District Headquarter
71 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hyderabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
72 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hyderabad
Distance within State/UT
72 km
Nearest Town
Hyderabad
Distance from Nearest Town
65 km
Total Geographical Area
3,764 hectares
Area
37.64 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,810 people in 1,412 households, with 2,976 male residents and 2,834 female residents. The average household size is 4.11, and SC share is 17.31% and ST share is 37.49% for Cherkur. Population density works out to about 154.36 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,412
Total Population
5,810
Male Population
2,976
Female Population
2,834
Sex Ratio
952.28
Average Household Size
4.11
SC Population
1,006
SC Male Population
512
SC Female Population
494
SC Population Share
17.31
ST Population
2,178
ST Male Population
1,134
ST Female Population
1,044
ST Population Share
37.49
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Cherkur list 9 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
9
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Cherkur. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Cherkur include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
89.03 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
580.72 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Cherkur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Cherkur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Cherkur is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Cherkur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jowar and Maize, net sown area is 1,327.77 hectares and irrigated land is 580.72 hectares (43.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jowar
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
382 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
79.32
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
83.37 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50.22 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
24.69 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
145.28 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1,582.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1327.77
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2,474.65 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
580.72
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Cherkur is in Veldanda Mandal of Mahbubnagar district in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Which district is Cherkur village in?
Cherkur village is in Mahbubnagar district.
Which state is Cherkur village in?
Cherkur village is in Andhra Pradesh.
Which mandal is Cherkur under?
Cherkur comes under Veldanda Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Cherkur?
The Census village code of Cherkur is 575310.
Which Gram Panchayat is Cherkur under?
Cherkur is listed under CHERKUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Veldanda.
What is the population of Cherkur village?
The village record lists 5,810 people and 1,412 households for Cherkur.
How many households are in Cherkur village?
The village record lists 1,412 households for Cherkur.
What is the male and female population of Cherkur?
The record lists 2,976 male residents and 2,834 female residents for Cherkur.
What is the sex ratio of Cherkur village?
The sex ratio of Cherkur is 952.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Cherkur village?
The reported geographical area of Cherkur is 3,764 hectares.
What is the population density of Cherkur village?
The approximate population density of Cherkur is 154.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Cherkur?
The nearest town listed for Cherkur is Hyderabad, about 65 km away.
How far is Cherkur from the district headquarters?
Cherkur is about 71 km from Mahbubnagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Cherkur from the sub-district headquarters?
Cherkur is about 3 km from Veldanda, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Cherkur?
The village facility record lists 9 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Cherkur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Cherkur?
For Cherkur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jowar and Maize, net sown area is 1,327.77 hectares and irrigated land is 580.72 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Cherkur.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.