Prathapaviswana Dhapuram - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Prathapaviswana Dhapuram is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Pratapaviswanadhapuram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Prathapaviswana Dhapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prathapaviswana Dhapuram is 580651. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 532218 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Prathapaviswana Dhapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Prathapaviswana Dhapuram village had a total population of 562 people, including 285 males and 277 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.10%, with male literacy at 59.53% and female literacy at 40.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Prathapaviswana Dhapuram

Prathapaviswana Dhapuram 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 Prathapaviswana Dhapuram

Prathapaviswana Dhapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 151.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Prathapaviswana Dhapuram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Prathapaviswana Dhapuram is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Prathapaviswana Dhapuram

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

Health Facilities in Prathapaviswana Dhapuram

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

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