Chilakalapalem - Etcherla, Srikakulam

Chilakalapalem is a village situated in the Etcherla mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Etcherla and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Allinagaram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Chilakalapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilakalapalem is 581709. The village covers a total geographical area of 406 hectares and falls under the 532410 pincode. Srikakulam is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chilakalapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Chilakalapalem village had a total population of 6,162 people, including 3,068 males and 3,094 females, living in 1,548 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.05%, with male literacy at 64.90% and female literacy at 49.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 426, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilakalapalem

Chilakalapalem 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 Chilakalapalem

Chilakalapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ponduru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikakulam to Chilakalapalem is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilakalapalem

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

Health Facilities in Chilakalapalem

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

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