Darapalem - Golugonda, Anakapalli
Darapalem is a village situated in the Golugonda mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Golugonda and around 130 km from Visakhapatnam. Patha Mallempeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darapalem village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darapalem is 585764. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 531084 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.
Darapalem village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Darapalem
Darapalem 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kothapalem | South-West | 0.75 km |
| Pathamallempeta | South | 1.03 km |
| Chittampadu | East | 2.88 km |
| Bandivalasa | North-East | 3.22 km |
| Nagannadorapalem | South-East | 3.73 km |
| Pappusettipalem | South-East | 3.76 km |
| Lingapuram | North-East | 3.81 km |
| Gopavaram | North-East | 3.90 km |
| Golugonda | South | 4.10 km |
| Jammavaram | North-East | 4.25 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Darapalem
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Darapalem. The nearest railway station is Gullipadu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Darapalem is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Darapalem
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darapalem village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Darapalem
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darapalem village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Darapalem
Where is Darapalem located?
Darapalem village is located in Golugonda Mandal, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darapalem?
The Gram Panchayat of Darapalem is Patha Mallempeta.
What is the pincode of Darapalem?
The pincode of Darapalem is 531084.