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Palakaveedu Village
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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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.
CD BlockRacherla
Gram PanchayatPALAKAVEEDU
- 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 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 kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.86 peopleCalculated 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Palakaveedu
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
523372 |
Prakasam |
Racherla |
Akaveedu |
Akaveedu Akaveedu, Teh.giddalur, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, 523372 |
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.