Palakaveedu is an inhabited village in Racherla Mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 591175, the Census 2011 record lists 3,118 people in 808 households and the reported area is 1,679 hectares. The local references include Palakaveedu Gram Panchayat, Racherla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Markapur at about 65 km.
In short:
Palakaveedu is a village in Racherla Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 591175 and 3,118 people in 808 households.
Village Code591175
Population3,118
Households808
Area1,679 hectares
Nearest TownMarkapur
Detailed village profile
Palakaveedu at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,118 people, 1,679 hectares of reported area and Markapur as the nearest town reference for Palakaveedu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Palakaveedu falls under Racherla Mandal in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh.
The Census village code is 591175.
The record lists 3,118 people living in 808 households.
The reported village area is 1,679 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Markapur.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Palakaveedu
Census Village Code
591175
State
Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code
28
District
Prakasam
District Census Code
549
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Racherla
Sub-district Census Code
05132
CD Block
Racherla
Gram Panchayat
Palakaveedu
Households
808
Population
3,118
Male Population
1,603
Female Population
1,515
Sex Ratio
945.1
Area
1,679 hectares
Area
16.79 sq km
Nearest Town
Markapur
Nearest Town Distance
65 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
523368
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density185.71 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.86 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.71%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.35%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Palakaveedu in the official administrative record. Census village code 591175, Palakaveedu Gram Panchayat and Racherla CD Block.
State Census Code
28
District Census Code
549
Sub-district Census Code
05132
Village Census Code
591175
CD Block Code
0800
CD Block Name
Racherla
Gram Panchayat Name
Palakaveedu
Location and Distance
Markapur is the nearest town listed for Palakaveedu, about 65 km away. Ongole is listed as the district headquarters at about 156 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Racherla
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Ongole
Distance from District Headquarter
156 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Markapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
65 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Markapur
Distance within State/UT
65 km
Nearest Town
Markapur
Distance from Nearest Town
65 km
Total Geographical Area
1,679 hectares
Area
16.79 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,118 people in 808 households, with 1,603 male residents and 1,515 female residents. The average household size is 3.86, and SC share is 21.71% and ST share is 0.35% for Palakaveedu. Population density works out to about 185.71 people per sq km.
Total Households
808
Total Population
3,118
Male Population
1,603
Female Population
1,515
Sex Ratio
945.1
Average Household Size
3.86
SC Population
677
SC Male Population
332
SC Female Population
345
SC Population Share
21.71
ST Population
11
ST Male Population
5
ST Female Population
6
ST Population Share
0.35
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Palakaveedu list 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Palakaveedu. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
8
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
8
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Palakaveedu include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
142.04 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
93.88 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Palakaveedu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Palakaveedu include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Palakaveedu is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 22 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
22 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Palakaveedu show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Red Gram and Chillies, net sown area is 318.08 hectares and irrigated land is 93.88 hectares (29.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Red Gram
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chillies
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
169.96
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
258.99 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
121 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
104.4 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
564.53 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
318.08
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
893.13 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
93.88
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
State Bank of India
ATM
523357
Prakasam
Racherla
Racherla
Racherla Giddalur Turimella Road Near Busstand, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, 523357
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palakaveedu village located?
Palakaveedu is in Racherla Mandal of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Which district is Palakaveedu village in?
Palakaveedu village is in Prakasam district.
Which state is Palakaveedu village in?
Palakaveedu village is in Andhra Pradesh.
Which mandal is Palakaveedu under?
Palakaveedu comes under Racherla Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Palakaveedu?
The Census village code of Palakaveedu is 591175.
Which Gram Panchayat is Palakaveedu under?
Palakaveedu is listed under PALAKAVEEDU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Racherla.
What is the population of Palakaveedu village?
The village record lists 3,118 people and 808 households for Palakaveedu.
How many households are in Palakaveedu village?
The village record lists 808 households for Palakaveedu.
What is the male and female population of Palakaveedu?
The record lists 1,603 male residents and 1,515 female residents for Palakaveedu.
What is the sex ratio of Palakaveedu village?
The sex ratio of Palakaveedu is 945.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Palakaveedu village?
The reported geographical area of Palakaveedu is 1,679 hectares.
What is the population density of Palakaveedu village?
The approximate population density of Palakaveedu is 185.71 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Palakaveedu?
The nearest town listed for Palakaveedu is Markapur, about 65 km away.
How far is Palakaveedu from the district headquarters?
Palakaveedu is about 156 km from Ongole, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Palakaveedu from the sub-district headquarters?
Palakaveedu is about 6 km from Racherla, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Palakaveedu?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Palakaveedu.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Palakaveedu?
For Palakaveedu, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Red Gram and Chillies, net sown area is 318.08 hectares and irrigated land is 93.88 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Palakaveedu?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Palakaveedu. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.