Pulakurthi - D.Hirehal, Ananthapuramu

Pulakurthi is a village situated in the D.Hirehal mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from D.hirehal and around 135 km from Anantapur. Mallikethi serves as the Grama Panchayat for Pulakurthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulakurthi is 594651. The village covers a total geographical area of 4392 hectares and falls under the 515865 pincode. Bellary (karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Pulakurthi

According to the 2011 Census, Pulakurthi village had a total population of 5,102 people, including 2,571 males and 2,531 females, living in 1,015 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.65%, with male literacy at 54.98% and female literacy at 38.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pulakurthi

Pulakurthi 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Pulakurthi

Pulakurthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellary (karnataka) to Pulakurthi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Pulakurthi is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pulakurthi

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

Health Facilities in Pulakurthi

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

FAQs about Pulakurthi