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

As per Census 2011, Racharla village has a total population of 2,450 people, consisting of 1,221 males and 1,229 females. The village has 753 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,655 literate and 795 illiterate residents. Additionally, 614 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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