Siddayapalem - Donakonda, Prakasam

Siddayapalem 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. Kotcherlakota serves as the Grama Panchayat for Siddayapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siddayapalem is 590635. The village covers a total geographical area of 345 hectares and falls under the 523315 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Siddayapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Siddayapalem village had a total population of 990 people, including 503 males and 487 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.35%, with male literacy at 86.81% and female literacy at 63.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Siddayapalem

Siddayapalem 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 Siddayapalem

Siddayapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gajjelakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Siddayapalem is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Siddayapalem 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 Siddayapalem

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

Health Facilities in Siddayapalem

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

FAQs about Siddayapalem