Where is Vechalam village located?
Vechalam is in Devarapalle Mandal of Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Vechalam Village
Vechalam is an inhabited village in Devarapalle Mandal of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 585991, the Census 2011 record lists 2,307 people in 632 households and the reported area is 645 hectares. The local references include Vechalam Gram Panchayat, Devarapalle CD Block and the nearest town reference is Visakhapatnam at about 63 km.
Village Code585991
Population2,307
Households632
Area645 hectares
Nearest TownVisakhapatnam
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Vechalam
- Census Village Code
- 585991
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 28
- District
- Visakhapatnam
- District Census Code
- 544
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Devarapalle
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04859
- CD Block
- Devarapalle
- Gram Panchayat
- Vechalam
- Households
- 632
- Population
- 2,307
- Male Population
- 1,166
- Female Population
- 1,141
- Sex Ratio
- 978.56
- Area
- 645 hectares
- Area
- 6.45 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Visakhapatnam
- Nearest Town Distance
- 63 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 531075
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Vechalam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,307 people, 645 hectares of reported area and Visakhapatnam as the nearest town reference for Vechalam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Vechalam falls under Devarapalle Mandal in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 585991.
- The record lists 2,307 people living in 632 households.
- The reported village area is 645 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Visakhapatnam.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density357.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.65 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.58%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.22%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share77.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Vechalam in the official administrative record. Census village code 585991, Vechalam Gram Panchayat and Devarapalle CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 28
- District Census Code
- 544
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04859
- Village Census Code
- 585991
- CD Block Code
- 0534
- CD Block Name
- Devarapalle
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Vechalam
Location and Distance
Visakhapatnam is the nearest town listed for Vechalam, about 63 km away. Visakhapatnam is listed as the district headquarters at about 63 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Devarapalle
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 16 km
- District Headquarter
- Visakhapatnam
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 63 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Visakhapatnam
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 63 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Visakhapatnam
- Distance within State/UT
- 63 km
- Nearest Town
- Visakhapatnam
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 63 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 645 hectares
- Area
- 6.45 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,307 people in 632 households, with 1,166 male residents and 1,141 female residents. The average household size is 3.65, and SC share is 9.58% and ST share is 0.22% for Vechalam. Population density works out to about 357.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 632
- Total Population
- 2,307
- Male Population
- 1,166
- Female Population
- 1,141
- Sex Ratio
- 978.56
- Average Household Size
- 3.65
- SC Population
- 221
- SC Male Population
- 105
- SC Female Population
- 116
- SC Population Share
- 9.58
- ST Population
- 5
- ST Male Population
- 3
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.22
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Vechalam list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Vechalam. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Vechalam 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
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- 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
- 1.8 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Vechalam 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
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Vechalam 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
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Vechalam is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 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
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Vechalam show that net sown area is 546.5 hectares and irrigated land is 424 hectares (77.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 96.7
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 546.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 122.5 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 424.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 51 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 369 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Vechalam
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 531075 | Anakapalli | Chodavaram | Lakkavaram | Main Road -Lakkavaram. Chodavaram-Mandal. Lakkavaram, Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, 531075 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Vechalam village in?
Vechalam village is in Visakhapatnam district.
Which state is Vechalam village in?
Vechalam village is in Andhra Pradesh.
Which mandal is Vechalam under?
Vechalam comes under Devarapalle Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Vechalam?
The Census village code of Vechalam is 585991.
Which Gram Panchayat is Vechalam under?
Vechalam is listed under VECHALAM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Devarapalle.
What is the population of Vechalam village?
The village record lists 2,307 people and 632 households for Vechalam.
How many households are in Vechalam village?
The village record lists 632 households for Vechalam.
What is the male and female population of Vechalam?
The record lists 1,166 male residents and 1,141 female residents for Vechalam.
What is the sex ratio of Vechalam village?
The sex ratio of Vechalam is 978.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Vechalam village?
The reported geographical area of Vechalam is 645 hectares.
What is the population density of Vechalam village?
The approximate population density of Vechalam is 357.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Vechalam?
The nearest town listed for Vechalam is Visakhapatnam, about 63 km away.
How far is Vechalam from the district headquarters?
Vechalam is about 63 km from Visakhapatnam, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Vechalam from the sub-district headquarters?
Vechalam is about 16 km from Devarapalle, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Vechalam?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Vechalam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Vechalam?
For Vechalam, net sown area is 546.5 hectares and irrigated land is 424 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Vechalam?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Vechalam. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.