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

According to the 2011 Census, Patharlapalle village had a total population of 3,965 people, including 2,059 males and 1,906 females, living in 967 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.64%, with male literacy at 58.03% and female literacy at 38.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 569, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,9652,0591,906
Child Population (0–6 yrs)429215214
Scheduled Castes (SC)569288281
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
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 had a total population of 3,965, including 2,059 males and 1,906 females.

How many households are there in Patharlapalle?

Patharlapalle had 967 households.

What is the literacy rate in Patharlapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Patharlapalle was 48.64%. Male literacy was 58.03% and female literacy was 38.42%.