Racherla - Varadaiahpalem, Tirupati

Racherla is a village situated in the Varadaiahpalem mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Varadaiahpalem and around 152 km from Chittoor. Racherla village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Racherla is 595965. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 517541 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Racherla

According to the 2011 Census, Racherla village had a total population of 996 people, including 496 males and 500 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.45%, with male literacy at 65.22% and female literacy at 47.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 726, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Racherla

Racherla 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 Racherla

Racherla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tada, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikalahasti to Racherla is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Racherla is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Racherla

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

Health Facilities in Racherla

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

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