Palavoy - Kalyanadurg, Ananthapuramu

Palavoy is a village situated in the Kalyanadurg mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Kalyandurg and around 65 km from Anantapur. Narayanapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palavoy village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palavoy is 594948. The village covers a total geographical area of 3243 hectares and falls under the 515761 pincode. Rayadurg is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Palavoy

According to the 2011 Census, Palavoy village had a total population of 5,517 people, including 2,812 males and 2,705 females, living in 1,315 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.27%, with male literacy at 71.22% and female literacy at 49.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,007, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Palavoy

Palavoy 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 Palavoy

Palavoy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rayadurg, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayadurg to Palavoy is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Palavoy is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palavoy

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

Health Facilities in Palavoy

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

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