Palem - Komarada, Parvathipuram Manyam

Palem is a village situated in the Komarada mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Komarada and around 130 km from Vizianagaram. Palem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palem is 581770. The village covers a total geographical area of 413 hectares and falls under the 535521 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Palem

According to the 2011 Census, Palem village had a total population of 567 people, including 286 males and 281 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.34%, with male literacy at 59.26% and female literacy at 39.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Palem

Palem 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 Palem

Palem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gumada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Palem is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Palem is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palem

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

Health Facilities in Palem

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

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