Pakala - Singarayakonda, Prakasam

Pakala is a village situated in the Singarayakonda mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singarayakonda and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Pakala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakala is 591550. The village covers a total geographical area of 2252 hectares and falls under the 523101 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pakala

According to the 2011 Census, Pakala village had a total population of 14,467 people, including 7,336 males and 7,131 females, living in 4,083 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.20%, with male literacy at 64.70% and female literacy at 47.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakala

Pakala 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 Pakala

Pakala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singarayakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Pakala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Pakala is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakala

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

Health Facilities in Pakala

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

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