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

According to the 2011 Census, Dandugopalapuram village had a total population of 2,686 people, including 1,343 males and 1,343 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.69%, with male literacy at 70.33% and female literacy at 49.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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