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

As per Census 2011, Perupalem village has a total population of 12,466 people, consisting of 6,271 males and 6,195 females. The village has 3,616 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,600 literate and 4,866 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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