Mallaya Palem - Kurichedu, Prakasam
Mallaya Palem is a village situated in the Kurichedu mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurichedu and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Namassivayapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallaya Palem village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallaya Palem is 590660. The village covers a total geographical area of 1010 hectares and falls under the 523304 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.
Mallaya Palem village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Mallaya Palem
Mallaya 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Namassivaya Puram | South | 1.59 km |
| West Veeraya Palem | North-West | 3.47 km |
| Peddavaram | South-East | 4.50 km |
| Bayya Varam | East | 4.80 km |
| Kurichedu | West | 5.15 km |
| Bodanampadu | South | 5.78 km |
| Alavalapadu | South-West | 5.84 km |
| Mukkellapadu | North-East | 6.09 km |
| Dekanakonda | East | 7.09 km |
| Murthuzapuram | North | 7.49 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mallaya Palem
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Mallaya Palem. The nearest railway station is Kurichedu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Mallaya Palem is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Mallaya Palem is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mallaya Palem
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mallaya Palem village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Mallaya 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 Mallaya Palem village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mallaya Palem
Where is Mallaya Palem located?
Mallaya Palem village is located in Kurichedu Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mallaya Palem?
The Gram Panchayat of Mallaya Palem is Namassivayapuram.
What is the pincode of Mallaya Palem?
The pincode of Mallaya Palem is 523304.