Karthalipalem - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Karthalipalem is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kartali Palem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karthalipalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karthalipalem is 580506. The village covers a total geographical area of 603 hectares and falls under the 532264 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Karthalipalem

As per Census 2011, Karthalipalem village has a total population of 2,853 people, consisting of 1,414 males and 1,439 females. The village has 694 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 282 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,446 literate and 1,407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karthalipalem

Karthalipalem 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 Karthalipalem

Karthalipalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Karthalipalem is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Karthalipalem is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karthalipalem

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

Health Facilities in Karthalipalem

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

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