Perupalem - Mogalthur, West Godavari

Perupalem is a village situated in the Mogalthur mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mogalthur and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Perupalem North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Perupalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perupalem is 588757. The village covers a total geographical area of 2659 hectares and falls under the 534281 pincode. Narasapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Perupalem

According to the 2011 Census, Perupalem village had a total population of 12,466 people, including 6,271 males and 6,195 females, living in 3,616 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.88%, with male literacy at 72.51% and female literacy at 61.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Perupalem

Perupalem 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 Perupalem

Perupalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasapur, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narasapur to Perupalem is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Perupalem is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Perupalem

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

Health Facilities in Perupalem

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

FAQs about Perupalem