Paltheru - Badangi, Vizianagaram

Paltheru is a village situated in the Badangi mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badangi and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Botchavanivalasa serves as the Grama Panchayat for Paltheru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paltheru is 582529. The village covers a total geographical area of 1520 hectares and falls under the 535578 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paltheru

According to the 2011 Census, Paltheru village had a total population of 4,759 people, including 2,360 males and 2,399 females, living in 1,187 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.49%, with male literacy at 66.95% and female literacy at 46.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Paltheru

Paltheru 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 Paltheru

Paltheru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Paltheru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Paltheru is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paltheru

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

Health Facilities in Paltheru

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

FAQs about Paltheru