Papayapalle - Bestavaripeta, Markapuram

Papayapalle is a village situated in the Bestavaripeta mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from Bestawaripeta and around 135 km from Ongole. Bestawaripeta serves as the Grama Panchayat for Papayapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papayapalle is 591150. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 523334 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Papayapalle

According to the 2011 Census, Papayapalle village had a total population of 3,387 people, including 1,736 males and 1,651 females, living in 841 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 86.45% and female literacy at 62.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Papayapalle

Papayapalle 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 Papayapalle

Papayapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaggambotla Krishnapuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Papayapalle is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Papayapalle is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Papayapalle

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

Health Facilities in Papayapalle

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

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