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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kollapalem village has a total population of 3,474 people, consisting of 1,784 males and 1,690 females. The village has 979 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,131 literate and 1,343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 583 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kollapalem are given below:

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