Raju Palem Village - Marripudi, Prakasam

Raju Palem is a village situated in the Marripudi mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marripudi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Gundlasamudram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raju Palem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raju Palem is 591093. The village covers a total geographical area of 1032 hectares and falls under the 523240 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Raju Palem

As per Census 2011, Raju Palem village has a total population of 185 people, consisting of 87 males and 98 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 1,126 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 91 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Raju Palem are given below:

Nearby Villages of Raju Palem

Raju 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 Raju Palem

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Raju Palem. The nearest railway station is Gajjelakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Raju Palem is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Raju Palem is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raju Palem

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

Health Facilities in Raju 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 Raju Palem village are given below:

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