Challapalle - Somandepalli, Sri Sathya Sai

Challapalle is a village situated in the Somandepalli mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Somandepalle and around 87 km from Anantapur. Challapalli serves as the Grama Panchayat for Challapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Challapalle is 595536. The village covers a total geographical area of 1017 hectares and falls under the 515122 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Challapalle

According to the 2011 Census, Challapalle village had a total population of 2,515 people, including 1,268 males and 1,247 females, living in 585 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.50%, with male literacy at 72.34% and female literacy at 48.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Challapalle

Challapalle 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 Challapalle

Challapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakarlapalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Challapalle is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Challapalle is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Challapalle

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

Health Facilities in Challapalle

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

FAQs about Challapalle