Thummalacheruvu


Thummalacheruvu is a village in Palnadu district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Piduguralla mandal of Guntur revenue division.
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. It is divided into wards and each ward is represented by a ward member. The ward members are headed by a Sarpanch.
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.
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.

Hindu Temples

  1. Panduranga Swami Temple
  2. Venugopala Swami Temple
  3. Anjaneya Swami Temple
  4. Sivalayam Temple
  5. Poleramma talli Temple
  6. Ramalayam
  7. Bala Nagaendra swami Temple
  8. Gangamma talli Temple
  9. Mahalakshmi Temple
  10. Bramham gaari Temple
  11. 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.