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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Aratlakatla village has a total population of 2,739 people, consisting of 1,363 males and 1,376 females. The village has 813 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,840 literate and 899 illiterate residents. Additionally, 728 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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