Challapalle
Challapalle is a revenue village in Somandepalli mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It had a population of 2,515 in 585 households (Census 2011).
2,515 people. 585 homes.
Somandepalli mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh.
Challapalle today
- Dry Chillies₹25,000Hindupur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Groundnut₹7,300Dharmavaram APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Maize₹2,400Gorantla APMC · 24 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Challapalle is a village in Somandepalli mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. At the 2011 Census it had 2,515 people in 585 households, with a literacy rate of 60.5%. It is administered by the Challapalli gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 515122.
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Gram panchayat
Challapalle is in the Challapalli (చల్లాపల్లి) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Challapalle compares
By population, Challapalle is #3 of 19 inhabited villages in Somandepalli mandal.
| — | Challapalle | Somandepalli mandal | Sri Sathya Sai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 60.5% | 56.2% | 60.6% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 983 | 953 | 974 |
| People per household | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 515122
- Chalakur · Somandepalli
- Pandiparthi · Somandepalli
- Magecheruvu · Somandepalli
- Kethaganicheruvu · Somandepalli
- Nadimpalle · Somandepalli
- Julukunta · Somandepalli
- Brahmanapalle · Somandepalli
- Edulabalapuram · Somandepalli
- Naginayanicheruvu · Somandepalli
All villages with PIN 515122 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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News near Challapalle
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
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Government jobs near Challapalle
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
Open to residents of Andhra Pradesh
- APPSC Notification No.07/2026: Post of Group-I Services For Various Categories Of Posts (General Recruitment)
Apply by 27 Oct 2026
Source: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission · last checked 25 Oct 2026
- APPSC Notification No.08/2026: Post of Assistant Environmental Engineer In A.P. Pollution Control Board (General Recruitment)
Apply by 27 Oct 2026
Source: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission · last checked 25 Oct 2026
- APPSC Notification No.11/2026: Post of Assistant Director In (Forensic Engineering / Physics / Chemistry / Biology) In A.P. State Forensic Science Laboratory Service (General Recruitment)
Apply by 27 Oct 2026
Source: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission · last checked 25 Oct 2026
- APPSC Notification No.19/2026: Post of Horticulture Officer In A.P. Horticulture Service (General Recruitment)
Apply by 27 Oct 2026
Source: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission · last checked 25 Oct 2026
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Essential services & places near Challapalle
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Challapalle's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices610 in Sri Sathya Sai district
Post office · 4.6 km away (straight line)
- Somandepalli Post Office
Post office · 5.6 km away (straight line)
Post office · 10 km away (straight line)
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics221 in Sri Sathya Sai district
- Sri Sai Venkateswara Clinic
Clinic · 5.6 km away (straight line)
Geetha Nagar, Somandepalli
- Sri Homeo Clinic
Clinic · 5.6 km away (straight line)
Somandepalli
- Sri Lakshmi Clinic
Clinic · 5.7 km away (straight line)
Somandepalli
- Government Hospital,Somandepalli
Hospital · 5.8 km away (straight line)
1/179
Hospital · 9.9 km away (straight line)
Penukonda
Hospital · 10 km away (straight line)
Penukonda
Schools & anganwadis35 in Sri Sathya Sai district
Colleges & universities10 in Sri Sathya Sai district
University · 13 km away (straight line)
- Government Polytechnic Women's College , Hindupur
Polytechnic · 20 km away (straight line)
- Government Junior College , Chilamathur
College · 24 km away (straight line)
- Mangalakara Jr College
College · 25 km away (straight line)
- Mangalakara Jr College
College · 25 km away (straight line)
University · 32 km away (straight line)
Police & fire stations2 in Sri Sathya Sai district
Government offices2 in Sri Sathya Sai district
- RTO
RTO / transport office · 64 km away (straight line)
- RTO Office , Anantapur
RTO / transport office · 72 km away (straight line)
Temples31 in Sri Sathya Sai district
Churches1 in Sri Sathya Sai district
Mosques1 in Sri Sathya Sai district
Other places of worship3 in Sri Sathya Sai district
- Sri Kaleshwar Ashram
Place of worship · 9.1 km away (straight line)
Transport126 in Sri Sathya Sai district
- Challapalli Bus Stop
Bus station · 100 m away (straight line)
- Kadirepalli Bus Stop
Bus station · 2.4 km away (straight line)
- Chakarlapalli Bus Stop
Bus station · 3 km away (straight line)
- Chakarlapalli
Railway station · 3 km away (straight line)
- Rangepalli
Railway station · 3 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 4.5 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services1 in Sri Sathya Sai district
Community places8 in Sri Sathya Sai district
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
Challapalle on the map
Challapalle · 14.0049° N, 77.5562° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Challapalle's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Andhra Pradesh Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Questions about Challapalle
- Where is Challapalle located?
- Challapalle is a village in Somandepalli mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Which district is Challapalle in?
- Challapalle is in Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh.
- Which gram panchayat does Challapalle belong to?
- Challapalle comes under the Challapalli gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Challapalle?
- The pincode of Challapalle, Somandepalli, Sri Sathya Sai is 515122.
- What is the population of Challapalle?
- As per the 2011 Census, Challapalle had a population of 2,515 (1,268 males and 1,247 females).
- How many households are there in Challapalle?
- Challapalle had 585 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Challapalle?
- The literacy rate of Challapalle was 60.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Challapalle?
- Challapalle had 983 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Challapalle in?
- Challapalle is in the Hindupur Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Challapalle?
- B K Parthasarathi (Telugu Desam Party) won the Hindupur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Challapalle, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Challapalle in?
- Challapalle is in the Penukonda assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Challapalle?
- S. Savitha (Telugu Desam Party) won the Penukonda assembly seat, which includes Challapalle, in 2024.
- What is the LGD code of Challapalle?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Challapalle is 595536 and its Census 2011 village code is 595536.
- Which villages are near Challapalle?
- Villages near Challapalle include Magecheruvu (1.8 km), Chennapuram (1.9 km), Edulabalapuram (3.4 km), Nagalur (4 km), Julukunta (4.3 km).
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Somandepalli mandal
- Chalakur
- Mandli
- Tungodu
- Brahmasamudram
- Pandiparthi
- Magecheruvu
- Kethaganicheruvu
- Nadimpalle
- Velidadakala
- Julukunta
- Brahmanapalle
- Edulabalapuram
- Naginayanicheruvu
- Gudipalle
- Velagamakulapalle
- Kothapalle
- Chennapuram
- Bussaiahgaripalle
- Somandepalle (CT)
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Chillies · 1st Sort | Hindupur APMC | 12,000 | 29,500 | 25,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Groundnut · Local | Dharmavaram APMC | 7,200 | 7,400 | 7,300 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Groundnut · Local | Penukonda APMC | 7,600 | 7,800 | 7,700 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Groundnut · F.A.Q | Puttaparthi APMC | 6,400 | 6,800 | 6,600 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Groundnut · Local | Madakasira APMC | 7,530 | 7,530 | 7,530 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Hybrid/Local | Gorantla APMC | 2,200 | 2,500 | 2,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Hybrid/Local | Penukonda APMC | 2,600 | 2,700 | 2,650 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Local | Puttaparthi APMC | 2,400 | 2,500 | 2,450 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
