Kalavala Palle - Donakonda, Prakasam
Kalavala Palle is a village situated in the Donakonda mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Donakonda and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Vaddipadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalavala Palle village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalavala Palle is 590645. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 523315 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Kalavala Palle village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Kalavala Palle
Kalavala Palle 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ganivani Padu | South-East | 2.97 km |
| Padamati Venkata Puram | North-East | 3.45 km |
| Sangapuram | East | 3.59 km |
| Pochamakka Palle | North | 3.60 km |
| Gajjala Konda | West | 4.15 km |
| Vagemadugu | South-East | 5.21 km |
| Ambapuram | South | 5.50 km |
| Vaddipadu | East | 6.17 km |
| Lakshmi Narayana Puram | North-East | 6.27 km |
| Manginapudi | North-West | 6.28 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kalavala Palle
Kalavala Palle 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 6.2 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 Kalavala Palle is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Kalavala Palle is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kalavala Palle
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kalavala Palle village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kalavala Palle
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kalavala Palle 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 Kalavala Palle
Where is Kalavala Palle located?
Kalavala Palle village is located in Donakonda Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kalavala Palle?
The Gram Panchayat of Kalavala Palle is Vaddipadu.
What is the pincode of Kalavala Palle?
The pincode of Kalavala Palle is 523315.