Dandugopalapuram - Santhabommali, Srikakulam

Dandugopalapuram is a village situated in the Santhabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhabommali and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Chatlathandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandugopalapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandugopalapuram is 581023. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 532212 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Dandugopalapuram

As per Census 2011, Dandugopalapuram village has a total population of 2,686 people, consisting of 1,343 males and 1,343 females. The village has 653 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,423 literate and 1,263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6861,3431,343
Child Population (0–6 yrs)302150152
Scheduled Castes (SC)1858798
Literate Population1,423839584
Illiterate Population1,263504759

Nearby Villages of Dandugopalapuram

Dandugopalapuram 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)
TallavalasaSouth-West1.42 km
ArikivalasaNorth1.70 km
ChinnatungamWest1.75 km
BrundavanamNorth-East2.10 km
KotapaduSouth-East2.16 km
BhaghavanupuramNorth2.31 km
VadditandraSouth2.36 km
MeelasathivadaNorth-West2.38 km
PedatungamWest2.62 km
KaseepuramEast2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dandugopalapuram

Dandugopalapuram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dindu Gopala Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 140.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Dandugopalapuram is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Dandugopalapuram is about 45 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 Dandugopalapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dandugopalapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dandugopalapuram

Where is Dandugopalapuram located?

Dandugopalapuram village is located in Santhabommali Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dandugopalapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Dandugopalapuram is Chatlathandra.

What is the pincode of Dandugopalapuram?

The pincode of Dandugopalapuram is 532212.

What is the population of Dandugopalapuram?

Dandugopalapuram has a total population of 2,686, including 1,343 males and 1,343 females.

How many households are there in Dandugopalapuram?

There are 653 households in Dandugopalapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Dandugopalapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dandugopalapuram is 52.98%. Male literacy is 62.47% and female literacy is 43.48%.