Darapalle - Paderu, Alluri Sitharama Raju

Darapalle is a village situated in the Paderu mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Paderu and around 113 km from Visakhapatnam. Ayinada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darapalle is 584716. The village covers a total geographical area of 38 hectares and falls under the 531024 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Darapalle village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Nearby Villages of Darapalle

Darapalle is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VantipakaSouth-West2.50 km
GanjigeddaSouth-East3.21 km
PuttarajupaduSouth3.88 km
PathapaderuWest5.84 km
GodugulaSouth6.11 km
ChantadaSouth6.69 km
VarukaruSouth6.69 km
TiyyageddaSouth-West8.73 km
14 Mile StoneSouth-West9.17 km
VankachintaSouth9.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darapalle

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Darapalle. The nearest railway station is Gorapur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Darapalle is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Darapalle is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darapalle

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darapalle village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Darapalle

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darapalle village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Darapalle

Where is Darapalle located?

Darapalle village is located in Paderu Mandal, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darapalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Darapalle is Ayinada.

What is the pincode of Darapalle?

The pincode of Darapalle is 531024.