title: Karthalipalem
text: # Karthalipalem
  
  Karthalipalem, also called Palem, is a village in Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Sompeta mandal and the Mahendratanaya River flows besides the village.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  The Karthalipalem village has population of 2853 of which 1414 are males while 1439 are females as per Population 2011, Indian Census.
  
  ## Government and politics
  
  Karthalipalem Gram Panchayat is the Local self-government of the village The panchayat has a total of 11 wards and each ward is represented by an elected ward member The ward members are headed by a Sarpanch.
  
  