Praharajapalem - Pathapatnam, Srikakulam

Praharajapalem is a village situated in the Pathapatnam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pathapatnam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Koduru serves as the Grama Panchayat for Praharajapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Praharajapalem is 580154. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 532213 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Praharajapalem

According to the 2011 Census, Praharajapalem village had a total population of 1,613 people, including 614 males and 999 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,627 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.94%, with male literacy at 75.83% and female literacy at 71.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 539.

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

Nearby Villages of Praharajapalem

Praharajapalem 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 Praharajapalem

Praharajapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patapatnam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Praharajapalem is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Praharajapalem is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Praharajapalem

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

Health Facilities in Praharajapalem

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

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