Challagirigala - Kondapuram, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Challagirigala is a village situated in the Kondapuram mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kondapuram and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Gariminapenta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Challagirigala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Challagirigala is 591690. The village covers a total geographical area of 965 hectares and falls under the 524221 pincode. Kavali is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Challagirigala

According to the 2011 Census, Challagirigala village had a total population of 399 people, including 197 males and 202 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.69%, with male literacy at 71.68% and female literacy at 41.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Challagirigala

Challagirigala 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 Challagirigala

Challagirigala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavali, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavali to Challagirigala is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Challagirigala is about 96 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 Challagirigala

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

Health Facilities in Challagirigala

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

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