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West Veeraya Palem Village

West Veeraya Palem is an inhabited village in Kurichedu Mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 590655, the Census 2011 record lists 4,224 people in 1,005 households and the reported area is 1,417 hectares. The local references include West Veeraya Palem Gram Panchayat, Kurichedu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Markapur at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: West Veeraya Palem is a village in Kurichedu Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 590655 and 4,224 people in 1,005 households.
Village Code590655
Population4,224
Households1,005
Area1,417 hectares
Nearest TownMarkapur

Key Village Facts

Village
West Veeraya Palem
Census Village Code
590655
State
Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code
28
District
Prakasam
District Census Code
549
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kurichedu
Sub-district Census Code
05103
CD Block
Kurichedu
Gram Panchayat
West Veeraya Palem
Households
1,005
Population
4,224
Male Population
2,109
Female Population
2,115
Sex Ratio
1,002.84
Area
1,417 hectares
Area
14.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Markapur
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
523304
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

West Veeraya Palem at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,224 people, 1,417 hectares of reported area and Markapur as the nearest town reference for West Veeraya Palem, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPrakasam
MandalKurichedu
CD BlockKurichedu
Gram PanchayatWEST VEERAYA PALEM
  • West Veeraya Palem falls under Kurichedu Mandal in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 590655.
  • The record lists 4,224 people living in 1,005 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,417 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Markapur.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density298.09 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.2 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.41%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.39%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share54%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place West Veeraya Palem in the official administrative record. Census village code 590655, West Veeraya Palem Gram Panchayat and Kurichedu CD Block.

State Census Code
28
District Census Code
549
Sub-district Census Code
05103
Village Census Code
590655
CD Block Code
0771
CD Block Name
Kurichedu
Gram Panchayat Name
West Veeraya Palem

Location and Distance

Markapur is the nearest town listed for West Veeraya Palem, about 35 km away. Ongole is listed as the district headquarters at about 93 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kurichedu
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Ongole
Distance from District Headquarter
93 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Markapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Markapur
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Markapur
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
1,417 hectares
Area
14.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,224 people in 1,005 households, with 2,109 male residents and 2,115 female residents. The average household size is 4.2, and SC share is 15.41% and ST share is 2.39% for West Veeraya Palem. Population density works out to about 298.09 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,005
Total Population
4,224
Male Population
2,109
Female Population
2,115
Sex Ratio
1,002.84
Average Household Size
4.2
SC Population
651
SC Male Population
331
SC Female Population
320
SC Population Share
15.41
ST Population
101
ST Male Population
55
ST Female Population
46
ST Population Share
2.39
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for West Veeraya Palem list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for West Veeraya Palem. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for West Veeraya Palem 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
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
100.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.91 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for West Veeraya Palem 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
Other District Road
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 West Veeraya Palem 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for West Veeraya Palem is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 22 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for West Veeraya Palem show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Green Gram and Red Gram, net sown area is 836.84 hectares and irrigated land is 451.69 hectares (54% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Green Gram
Agricultural Commodities Third
Red Gram
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
76.93
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
181.78 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
170.04 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
51.01 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
836.84
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
436.16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
451.69
Canals Area In Hectares
385.95 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
56.83 hectares

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is West Veeraya Palem village located?

West Veeraya Palem is in Kurichedu Mandal of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Which district is West Veeraya Palem village in?

West Veeraya Palem village is in Prakasam district.

Which state is West Veeraya Palem village in?

West Veeraya Palem village is in Andhra Pradesh.

Which mandal is West Veeraya Palem under?

West Veeraya Palem comes under Kurichedu Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of West Veeraya Palem?

The Census village code of West Veeraya Palem is 590655.

Which Gram Panchayat is West Veeraya Palem under?

West Veeraya Palem is listed under WEST VEERAYA PALEM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kurichedu.

What is the population of West Veeraya Palem village?

The village record lists 4,224 people and 1,005 households for West Veeraya Palem.

How many households are in West Veeraya Palem village?

The village record lists 1,005 households for West Veeraya Palem.

What is the male and female population of West Veeraya Palem?

The record lists 2,109 male residents and 2,115 female residents for West Veeraya Palem.

What is the sex ratio of West Veeraya Palem village?

The sex ratio of West Veeraya Palem is 1,002.84 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of West Veeraya Palem village?

The reported geographical area of West Veeraya Palem is 1,417 hectares.

What is the population density of West Veeraya Palem village?

The approximate population density of West Veeraya Palem is 298.09 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to West Veeraya Palem?

The nearest town listed for West Veeraya Palem is Markapur, about 35 km away.

How far is West Veeraya Palem from the district headquarters?

West Veeraya Palem is about 93 km from Ongole, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is West Veeraya Palem from the sub-district headquarters?

West Veeraya Palem is about 3 km from Kurichedu, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for West Veeraya Palem?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for West Veeraya Palem.

What crops or land-use details are reported for West Veeraya Palem?

For West Veeraya Palem, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Green Gram and Red Gram, net sown area is 836.84 hectares and irrigated land is 451.69 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for West Veeraya Palem.

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.