Polliguda - Araku Valley, Alluri Sitharama Raju
Polliguda is a village situated in the Araku Valley mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Araku Valley and around 130 km from Visakhapatnam. Lotheru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Polliguda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Polliguda is 583988. The village covers a total geographical area of 54 hectares and falls under the 531149 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.
Polliguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Polliguda
Polliguda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kavaliguda | South-West | 0.69 km |
| Tekkapuram | East | 0.92 km |
| Vanthalaguda | South | 1.18 km |
| Donumuru | West | 1.38 km |
| Karriguda | North-West | 4.48 km |
| Talaripadu | South-West | 6.00 km |
| Somelapadu | West | 7.12 km |
| Nerellavalasa | South-East | 9.10 km |
| Gurajala | North-East | 9.18 km |
| Vandavalova | South | 10.27 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Polliguda
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Polliguda. The nearest railway station is Borraguhallu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Polliguda is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Polliguda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Polliguda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Polliguda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Polliguda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Polliguda
Where is Polliguda located?
Polliguda village is located in Araku Valley Mandal, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Polliguda?
The Gram Panchayat of Polliguda is Lotheru.
What is the pincode of Polliguda?
The pincode of Polliguda is 531149.