Patharlapalle - Ranastalam, Srikakulam

Patharlapalle is a village situated in the Ranastalam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranastalam and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Patharalapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patharlapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patharlapalle is 581667. The village covers a total geographical area of 717 hectares and falls under the 532407 pincode. Srikakulam is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Patharlapalle

As per Census 2011, Patharlapalle village has a total population of 3,965 people, consisting of 2,059 males and 1,906 females. The village has 967 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 429 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,720 literate and 2,245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 569 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9652,0591,906
Child Population (0–6 yrs)429215214
Scheduled Castes (SC)569288281
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,7201,070650
Illiterate Population2,2459891,256

Nearby Villages of Patharlapalle

Patharlapalle 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PaparaopetaEast1.82 km
SurampetaSouth-East1.97 km
SeetharampuramNorth-East2.24 km
UppivalasaNorth2.43 km
DerasamWest2.49 km
VenkataraopetaNorth-West2.55 km
MaruvadaSouth-West2.62 km
GudemSouth2.63 km
VallabharaopetaNorth-West2.91 km
RavadaNorth-East3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Patharlapalle

Patharlapalle 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 113.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikakulam to Patharlapalle is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patharlapalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Patharlapalle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Patharlapalle

Where is Patharlapalle located?

Patharlapalle village is located in Ranastalam Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Patharlapalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Patharlapalle is Patharalapalli.

What is the pincode of Patharlapalle?

The pincode of Patharlapalle is 532407.

What is the population of Patharlapalle?

Patharlapalle has a total population of 3,965, including 2,059 males and 1,906 females.

How many households are there in Patharlapalle?

There are 967 households in Patharlapalle.

What is the literacy rate in Patharlapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patharlapalle is 43.38%. Male literacy is 51.97% and female literacy is 34.10%.