Kollapalem - Kalidindi, Eluru

Kollapalem is a village situated in the Kalidindi mandal of Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Kalidindi and around 67 km from Machilipatnam. Kallapalem serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kollapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kollapalem is 589357. The village covers a total geographical area of 684 hectares and falls under the 521333 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kollapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Kollapalem village had a total population of 3,474 people, including 1,784 males and 1,690 females, living in 979 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.37%, with male literacy at 70.30% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kollapalem

Kollapalem 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 Kollapalem

Kollapalem is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kaikolur, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Kollapalem is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Kollapalem is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kollapalem

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

Health Facilities in Kollapalem

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

FAQs about Kollapalem