Akkupalle - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Akkupalle is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Vajrapukothuru and around 70 km from Srikakulam. Akkupalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Akkupalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akkupalle is 580539. The village covers a total geographical area of 632 hectares and falls under the 532219 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Akkupalle

As per Census 2011, Akkupalle village has a total population of 2,252 people, consisting of 1,064 males and 1,188 females. The village has 601 households and a sex ratio of 1,116 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,636 literate and 616 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2521,0641,188
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1346767
Scheduled Castes (SC)645311
Literate Population1,636897739
Illiterate Population616167449

Nearby Villages of Akkupalle

Akkupalle 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BypalleWest1.18 km
BathupuramSouth-West1.76 km
GadivuruNorth-West2.02 km
MetturuNorth-East2.30 km
GarudabhadraWest2.41 km
PedavankaSouth-West2.60 km
RajamWest3.02 km
PallisaradhiSouth-West3.81 km
GollasaradhiWest4.10 km
DokulapaduSouth-West4.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Akkupalle

Akkupalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 159.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Akkupalle is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Akkupalle is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akkupalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Akkupalle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Akkupalle

Where is Akkupalle located?

Akkupalle village is located in Vajrapukotturu Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Akkupalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Akkupalle is Akkupalli.

What is the pincode of Akkupalle?

The pincode of Akkupalle is 532219.

What is the population of Akkupalle?

Akkupalle has a total population of 2,252, including 1,064 males and 1,188 females.

How many households are there in Akkupalle?

There are 601 households in Akkupalle.

What is the literacy rate in Akkupalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akkupalle is 72.65%. Male literacy is 84.30% and female literacy is 62.21%.