Palasapuram - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Palasapuram is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Palasapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasapuram is 580497. The village covers a total geographical area of 307 hectares and falls under the 532284 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Palasapuram

As per Census 2011, Palasapuram village has a total population of 2,075 people, consisting of 1,039 males and 1,036 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,317 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasapuram

Palasapuram 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 Palasapuram

Palasapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 153.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Palasapuram is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Palasapuram is about 129 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 Palasapuram

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

Health Facilities in Palasapuram

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

FAQs about Palasapuram