shivalayam
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Ulavapadu mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh
Near Chaki Cherla (120 m from the village's map point, straight line). Chaki Cherla had 8,222 people in 2,223 households (Census 2011).
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- Address
- chakicherla, Nellore
- PIN code
- 523292
- Location
- 15.11238° N, 80.03662° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (node/12024914587), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
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How to reach shivalayam
- Nearest railway station: Ulavapadu — about 6.6 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Ulavapadu Bua Stop — about 6.5 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Kadapa Airport — about 151 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about shivalayam
Where is shivalayam?
shivalayam is a temple in Ulavapadu mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh (PIN 523292). Address in the source: chakicherla, Nellore.
Which village is shivalayam in or near?
Chaki Cherla: about 120 m from the village's map point in a straight line. Chaki Cherla had 8,222 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to shivalayam?
Ulavapadu, about 6.6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to shivalayam?
Kadapa Airport, about 151 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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