Aratlakatla - Palacole, West Godavari

Aratlakatla is a village situated in the Palacole mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palacole and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Aratlakatta serves as the Grama Panchayat for Aratlakatla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aratlakatla is 588774. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 534250 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Aratlakatla

According to the 2011 Census, Aratlakatla village had a total population of 2,739 people, including 1,363 males and 1,376 females, living in 813 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.07%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 71.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 728, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Aratlakatla

Aratlakatla 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 Aratlakatla

Aratlakatla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lankalakoderu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Aratlakatla is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Aratlakatla is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aratlakatla

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

Health Facilities in Aratlakatla

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

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