Pillalapalle - Brahmasamudram, Ananthapuramu

Pillalapalle is a village situated in the Brahmasamudram mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Brahmasamudram and around 77 km from Anantapur. Bommaganipalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pillalapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pillalapalle is 594939. The village covers a total geographical area of 4649 hectares and falls under the 515763 pincode. Rayadurg is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Pillalapalle village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pillalapalle

As per Census 2011, Pillalapalle village has a total population of 6,028 people, consisting of 3,066 males and 2,962 females. The village has 1,331 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 769 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,836 literate and 3,192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 948 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 684 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pillalapalle are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,0283,0662,962
Child Population (0–6 yrs)769397372
Scheduled Castes (SC)948498450
Scheduled Tribes (ST)684362322
Literate Population2,8361,6921,144
Illiterate Population3,1921,3741,818

Nearby Villages of Pillalapalle

Pillalapalle 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
YerrakondapuramSouth-West5.39 km
TheetakalNorth5.80 km
KannepalleNorth-West6.67 km
HulikalNorth-East6.89 km
SanthekondapuramSouth-West7.10 km
YatakalSouth-East7.88 km
BhairasamudramWest8.34 km
BrahmasamudramSouth-West9.10 km
JunjurampalleNorth10.32 km
AdivigollapalleSouth10.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pillalapalle

Pillalapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rayadurg, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayadurg to Pillalapalle is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Pillalapalle is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pillalapalle

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pillalapalle village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pillalapalle

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pillalapalle village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pillalapalle

Where is Pillalapalle located?

Pillalapalle village is located in Brahmasamudram Mandal, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pillalapalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Pillalapalle is Bommaganipalli.

What is the pincode of Pillalapalle?

The pincode of Pillalapalle is 515763.

What is the population of Pillalapalle?

Pillalapalle has a total population of 6,028, including 3,066 males and 2,962 females.

How many households are there in Pillalapalle?

There are 1,331 households in Pillalapalle.

What is the literacy rate in Pillalapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pillalapalle is 47.05%. Male literacy is 55.19% and female literacy is 38.62%.