Akkayapalem - Ranastalam, Srikakulam

Akkayapalem is a village situated in the Ranastalam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranastalam and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Mentada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akkayapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkayapalem is 581683. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 532409 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Akkayapalem

As per Census 2011, Akkayapalem village has a total population of 645 people, consisting of 337 males and 308 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Akkayapalem

Akkayapalem 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 Akkayapalem

Akkayapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gujjangivalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Akkayapalem is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Akkayapalem is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akkayapalem

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

Health Facilities in Akkayapalem

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

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