Dharma Neelapuram - Tekkali, Srikakulam

Dharma Neelapuram is a village situated in the Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tekkali and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Tolusurupalle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharma Neelapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharma Neelapuram is 580996. The village covers a total geographical area of 222 hectares and falls under the 532212 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Dharma Neelapuram

As per Census 2011, Dharma Neelapuram village has a total population of 1,137 people, consisting of 547 males and 590 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 1,078 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 729 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dharma Neelapuram are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dharma Neelapuram

Dharma Neelapuram 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 Dharma Neelapuram

Dharma Neelapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tekkali Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Dharma Neelapuram is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Dharma Neelapuram is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharma Neelapuram

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

Health Facilities in Dharma Neelapuram

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

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