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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Dharma Neelapuram village had a total population of 1,137 people, including 547 males and 590 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.03%, with male literacy at 81.09% and female literacy at 59.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

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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