Salakanuthala - Podili, Markapuram
Salakanuthala is a village situated in the Podili mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Podili and around 62 km from Ongole. Kondayapalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salakanuthala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salakanuthala is 590968. The village covers a total geographical area of 552 hectares and falls under the 523241 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Salakanuthala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Salakanuthala
Salakanuthala 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Kondaya Palem | North-West | 1.48 km |
| Dondleru | South-East | 2.22 km |
| Veerabhadra Puram | West | 2.89 km |
| Muga Chinthala | South-West | 3.01 km |
| Thummagunta | East | 3.63 km |
| Nagaraju Gunta | North-West | 3.80 km |
| Akka Cheruvu | South-East | 4.18 km |
| Sudanagunta | North-East | 4.55 km |
| Obulakka Palle | South | 4.82 km |
| Madalavari Palem | South-East | 5.04 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Salakanuthala
Salakanuthala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gajjelakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Salakanuthala is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Salakanuthala is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Salakanuthala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salakanuthala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Salakanuthala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salakanuthala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Salakanuthala
Where is Salakanuthala located?
Salakanuthala village is located in Podili Mandal, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salakanuthala?
The Gram Panchayat of Salakanuthala is Kondayapalem.
What is the pincode of Salakanuthala?
The pincode of Salakanuthala is 523241.