Kurichedu is a Mandal headquarters in Prakasam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the mandal headquarters of Kurichedu mandal in Kanigiri Revenue Division.

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Kurichedu is located in Andhra Pradesh
Kurichedu
Kurichedu
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Kurichedu is located in India
Kurichedu
Kurichedu
Kurichedu (India)
Coordinates: 15°54′00″N 79°35′00″E / 15.9°N 79.5833°E / 15.9; 79.5833
CountryIndia
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictPrakasam
MandalKurichedu
Named forFarming
Population
 (2021 estimates)
 • TotalMandal population will be more than 60 thousand.
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
523304
Telephone code08408
Vehicle registrationAP

Kurichedu has it all. With numerous opportunities for significant growth, it is the largest Mandal in the Darsi constituency after Darsi itself. Plus, it's conveniently situated near the Nagarjuna Sagar Right Canal.

It is on the state highway, which comes from Darsi and connects to Vinukonda.

Kurichedu also hosts one good railway station which is fully electrified with double line capability.

The nearest big town is Darsi (about 18 km).

Kurichedu also growing rapidly with respect to real estate development, education facilities, and health facilities.

Education - Facilities

1. YRZP High School

2. Kasturba School

3. AP Model School - Newly Constructed.


Health -

1. Government Hospital

2. Few other Private Hospitals


Farming-

Kandi, Cotton, Mirchi and Tobacco.

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References

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  1. ^ "Prakasam District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 121, 172. Retrieved 19 June 2015.