Palathalagam - Santhabommali, Srikakulam

Palathalagam is a village situated in the Santhabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhabommali and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Palatalagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palathalagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palathalagam is 581041. The village covers a total geographical area of 559 hectares and falls under the 532195 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Palathalagam

As per Census 2011, Palathalagam village has a total population of 1,835 people, consisting of 918 males and 917 females. The village has 490 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 958 literate and 877 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palathalagam

Palathalagam 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 Palathalagam

Palathalagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotabommali, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Palathalagam is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Palathalagam 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 Palathalagam

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

Health Facilities in Palathalagam

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

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