Pathatekkali - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Pathatekkali is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from Vajrapukothuru and around 70 km from Srikakulam. Pathatekkali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathatekkali is 580567. The village covers a total geographical area of 666 hectares and falls under the 532218 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pathatekkali

As per Census 2011, Pathatekkali village has a total population of 2,257 people, consisting of 1,210 males and 1,047 females. The village has 511 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,463 literate and 794 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2571,2101,047
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1859689
Scheduled Castes (SC)215100115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,463895568
Illiterate Population794315479

Nearby Villages of Pathatekkali

Pathatekkali 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)
UddanamkurmanadhapuramWest0.88 km
SynooruSouth1.46 km
MiliaputtiNorth1.66 km
UddanamraipaduEast1.97 km
KomarlatadaSouth2.32 km
LingalapaduNorth-West2.33 km
Dodlarama ChandrapuramWest2.37 km
VallabharayapaduWest2.50 km
PolladaSouth-West2.53 km
Uddanam GopinadhapuramNorth-East2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pathatekkali

Pathatekkali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Routhpuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 151.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Pathatekkali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Pathatekkali 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 Pathatekkali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pathatekkali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pathatekkali

Where is Pathatekkali located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pathatekkali?

Pathatekkali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pathatekkali?

The pincode of Pathatekkali is 532218.

What is the population of Pathatekkali?

Pathatekkali has a total population of 2,257, including 1,210 males and 1,047 females.

How many households are there in Pathatekkali?

There are 511 households in Pathatekkali.

What is the literacy rate in Pathatekkali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pathatekkali is 64.82%. Male literacy is 73.97% and female literacy is 54.25%.