Nelabonthu - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Nelabonthu is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Gottipalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nelabonthu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nelabonthu is 580234. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 532215 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Nelabonthu

As per Census 2011, Nelabonthu village has a total population of 484 people, consisting of 128 males and 356 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 2,781 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 483 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nelabonthu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nelabonthu

Nelabonthu 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 Nelabonthu

Nelabonthu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganguwada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Nelabonthu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Nelabonthu is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nelabonthu

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

Health Facilities in Nelabonthu

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

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