Lankalakoderu - Palacole, West Godavari

Lankalakoderu is a village situated in the Palacole mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palacole and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Lankalakoderu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lankalakoderu is 588777. The village covers a total geographical area of 1121 hectares and falls under the 534250 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Lankalakoderu

As per Census 2011, Lankalakoderu village has a total population of 6,759 people, consisting of 3,344 males and 3,415 females. The village has 1,979 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 573 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,924 literate and 1,835 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,419 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,7593,3443,415
Child Population (0–6 yrs)573290283
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,4191,1941,225
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261511
Literate Population4,9242,5582,366
Illiterate Population1,8357861,049

Nearby Villages of Lankalakoderu

Lankalakoderu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DagguluruWest1.34 km
ChintaparruEast1.89 km
BallipaduWest2.35 km
KapavaramNorth-East2.73 km
PalamuruNorth-West2.75 km
SivadevunichikkalaWest2.97 km
ChandaparruSouth-East3.58 km
VelivelaSouth-West4.28 km
RayakuduruNorth-West4.33 km
AgarruSouth4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lankalakoderu

Lankalakoderu 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 51.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Lankalakoderu is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Lankalakoderu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lankalakoderu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lankalakoderu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Lankalakoderu

Where is Lankalakoderu located?

Lankalakoderu village is located in Palacole Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lankalakoderu?

Lankalakoderu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lankalakoderu?

The pincode of Lankalakoderu is 534250.

What is the population of Lankalakoderu?

Lankalakoderu has a total population of 6,759, including 3,344 males and 3,415 females.

How many households are there in Lankalakoderu?

There are 1,979 households in Lankalakoderu.

What is the literacy rate in Lankalakoderu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lankalakoderu is 72.85%. Male literacy is 76.50% and female literacy is 69.28%.