Raketla - Uravakonda, Ananthapuramu

Raketla is a village situated in the Uravakonda mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Uravakonda and around 55 km from Anantapur. Raketla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raketla is 594898. The village covers a total geographical area of 4428 hectares and falls under the 515822 pincode. Guntakal is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Raketla

According to the 2011 Census, Raketla village had a total population of 4,405 people, including 2,230 males and 2,175 females, living in 1,124 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.53%, with male literacy at 63.30% and female literacy at 41.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 720, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 393.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Raketla

Raketla 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Raketla

Raketla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Venkatampalle, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guntakal to Raketla is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Raketla is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raketla

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

Health Facilities in Raketla

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

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