Cherakucherla village, Midthur mandal | Pincode 518405

Vinayaka Chavithi in Andhra Pradesh

Called Vinayaka Chavithi. Clay idols, the 21-leaf puja and undrallu are central. Community mandapams run for days, the Khairatabad idol in Hyderabad being the largest and drawing the biggest immersion procession.

The regional form observed across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. How any one household or village keeps it varies, and is not something recorded here.

When the idol is immersed

The idol is kept for one and a half, three, five, seven days or until Anant Chaturdashi — it is a family custom rather than a rule, and community mandapams usually keep it longest.

Kept for	Immersion
One and a half days	Tue, 15 September
Three days	Thu, 17 September
Five days	Sat, 19 September
Seven days	Mon, 21 September
Anant Chaturdashi	Wed, 23 September	The day most community mandapams immerse

Use the designated immersion point

Many gram panchayats and municipalities set aside a pond or a marked stretch of tank for immersion. Ask at the panchayat office — it changes year to year, and a drinking-water tank or a farm pond is not an alternative.

Unpainted clay dissolves, plaster of Paris does not

A clay idol breaks down in water within hours. Plaster of Paris does not, and the paints carry heavy metals, so idols accumulate in tanks and rivers after immersion. Pollution control boards in most states now ask for clay for exactly this reason.

Someone should be watching the water, not the idol

Immersion points get crowded and the bank is slippery after the monsoon. Children go into the water at these gatherings every year. Keep one person watching the water rather than the procession.

Take the accessories home

Thermocol, plastic sheeting, cloth and metal ornaments do not belong in the tank even when the idol itself is clay. Most organised immersion points now have a collection bin at the bank for them.

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LGD code: 594006
Pincode: 518405
Post office: Midthur
Population: 2,236
Households: 506
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Sex ratio: 984 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,063
Distance to district centre: 33 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Amaravati: 260 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 179 km
Nearest railway station: Panyam · 31 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: KGN Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Cherakucherla compares

By population, Cherakucherla ranks #9 of 17 villages in Midthur mandal.

Literacy rate

56.3%

+0.8% vs mandal average

Cherakucherla: 56.3%
Midthur mandal: 55.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

984

+10 vs mandal average

Cherakucherla: 984
Midthur mandal: 974

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Cherakucherla: 4.4
Midthur mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Cherakucherla at a glance

Cherakucherla is a village of 2,236 people in 506 households (Census 2011) in Midthur mandal, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, the 9th-largest of 17 villages in Midthur mandal. Literacy is 56%, about the same as the mandal average of 56% and the sex ratio is 984 women per 1,000 men. It lies 33 km from the Nandyal district centre, 12 km from Nandi Kotkur, the nearest town, 31 km from Panyam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 518405, served by Midthur post office; the LGD village code is 594006. The nearest hospital or health centre is KGN Hospital, 9 km away. The village votes in Nandikotkur assembly constituency, represented by MLA G Jayasurya. The population is estimated at 2,435 in 2026, up 9% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Cherakucherla · this village	2,236	56%	—
Byrapuram · Midthur	976	55%	0.7 km N
Thimmapuram · Midthur	996	64%	2.4 km E
Midthur · Midthur	6,996	56%	4.7 km W
Sunkesula · Kurnool Rural	2,353	44%	5 km SW
Sunkesula · Midthur	1,276	55%	5 km SW
Rollapadu · Midthur	1,190	53%	5.9 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Cherakucherla

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KURNOOL
Distance to nearest town (km): 43
Distance to district HQ (km): 43
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHERAKUCHERLA
Total area (ha): 1,564
Irrigated area (ha): 1
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Cherakucherla

LGD code: 594006
Pincode: 518405
Post office: Midthur
Population (Census 2011): 2,236
Population (projected 2026): 2,435
Households: 506
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 984
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Coordinates: 15.77916°N, 78.33233°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nandyal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nandikotkur
Member of Parliament: Byreddy Shabari
Member of Legislative Assembly: G Jayasurya
Block / Mandal: Midthur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Nandyal district level

Then & Now

Cherakucherla — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,236

Census 2011 baseline

+8.9%

Population · 2026

2,435

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

506

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,236Census 2011
Households: 506Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 984 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,4352026 proj. · +8.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,11,543MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,62,310MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,12,94,823ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nandyal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nandyal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nandyal district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Cherakucherla

Mandal centre

Midthur · ≈ 4.3 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nandyal · ≈ 33 km

≈ 1 h 8 min by car · 1 h 21 min by bike

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Nearest town · 46,953 people

Nandi Kotkur · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 28 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati260 kmcapital
Hyderabad179 km
Bengaluru322 km
Chennai365 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPanyam31 km
Bus stopManchalakatta Bus Stop11 km
Hospital / PHCKGN Hospital9 km
ATM / banktamilnadu merchantile bank31 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil5 km
CollegeMaster Minds Junior College31 km
Police stationpolice station29 km

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What is the pincode of Cherakucherla?

The pincode of Cherakucherla, Midthur mandal, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh is 518405. The post office is Midthur.

Which post office delivers to Cherakucherla?

Mail for Cherakucherla is delivered through Midthur post office, pincode 518405, in Midthur mandal, Nandyal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Cherakucherla located?

Cherakucherla is a village in Midthur mandal of Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Cherakucherla as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Cherakucherla village has a population of 2,236 across 506 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Cherakucherla in?

Cherakucherla falls under the Nandyal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Cherakucherla in?

Cherakucherla falls under the Nandikotkur assembly constituency (AC #136) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Cherakucherla?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Cherakucherla village is 56.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Cherakucherla?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Cherakucherla village is 984 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Cherakucherla?

12 schemes currently match residents of Cherakucherla, including Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM KISAN. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Cherakucherla from Nandyal district centre?

Cherakucherla is approximately 33 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nandyal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Cherakucherla?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Cherakucherla village is 594006.

Which is the nearest town to Cherakucherla?

Nandi Kotkur (population 46,953, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Cherakucherla in a straight line.

How big is Cherakucherla compared to other villages in Midthur mandal?

Cherakucherla ranks 9 of 17 villages in Midthur mandal by Census 2011 population (2,236 residents).

How far is Cherakucherla from Amaravati?

Cherakucherla is about 260 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 338 km.

How far is Cherakucherla from Hyderabad?

Cherakucherla is about 179 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 233 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Cherakucherla?

Panyam is the nearest railway station to Cherakucherla, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Cherakucherla?

Manchalakatta Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Cherakucherla, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Cherakucherla?

KGN Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Cherakucherla, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Cherakucherla?

tamilnadu merchantile bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Cherakucherla, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Cherakucherla?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Cherakucherla, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Who is the MLA of Cherakucherla?

Cherakucherla falls under Nandikotkur assembly constituency (AC 136). The sitting MLA is G Jayasurya (TDP).

Who is the MP for Cherakucherla?

Cherakucherla is in Nandyal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Byreddy Shabari (TDP).

What is the population of Cherakucherla in 2026?

Cherakucherla is estimated at 2,435 people in 2026, up about 9% from 2,236 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Cherakucherla in?

Andhra Pradesh falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Cherakucherla in Nandyal district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)