Prathallameraka - Kalla, West Godavari

Prathallameraka is a village situated in the Kalla mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalla and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Pathallameraka serves as the Grama Panchayat for Prathallameraka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prathallameraka is 588742. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 534236 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Prathallameraka

According to the 2011 Census, Prathallameraka village had a total population of 1,151 people, including 570 males and 581 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.66%, with male literacy at 69.08% and female literacy at 66.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Prathallameraka

Prathallameraka 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 Prathallameraka

Prathallameraka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akividu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Prathallameraka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Prathallameraka is about 65 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 Prathallameraka

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

Health Facilities in Prathallameraka

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

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