Racharla - Pentapadu, West Godavari

Racharla is a village situated in the Pentapadu mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pentapadu and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Racherla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Racharla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Racharla is 588504. The village covers a total geographical area of 582 hectares and falls under the 534166 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Racharla

According to the 2011 Census, Racharla village had a total population of 2,450 people, including 1,221 males and 1,229 females, living in 753 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.08%, with male literacy at 77.34% and female literacy at 70.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614.

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

Nearby Villages of Racharla

Racharla 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 Racharla

Racharla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Prattiapadu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Racharla is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Racharla is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Racharla

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

Health Facilities in Racharla

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

FAQs about Racharla