Pallur - Kambadur, Ananthapuramu

Pallur is a village situated in the Kambadur mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Kambadur and around 76 km from Anantapur. Gollapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pallur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pallur is 595134. The village covers a total geographical area of 6339 hectares and falls under the 515765 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Pallur

As per Census 2011, Pallur village has a total population of 5,877 people, consisting of 3,012 males and 2,865 females. The village has 1,369 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 689 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,041 literate and 2,836 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,441 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 847 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,8773,0122,865
Child Population (0–6 yrs)689360329
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,441716725
Scheduled Tribes (ST)847409438
Literate Population3,0411,7661,275
Illiterate Population2,8361,2461,590

Nearby Villages of Pallur

Pallur 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)
GulyamEast4.63 km
DuradakuntaNorth-West5.53 km
RamapuramNorth-East6.79 km
MulakanurWest7.51 km
RallapalleSouth-East7.79 km
Ralla AnantapuramSouth-East8.05 km
VarliNorth8.20 km
BedrahalliWest8.73 km
KarthanaparthiEast8.73 km
KambadurSouth9.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pallur

Pallur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prasannaya Palli, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Pallur is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Pallur is about 76 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 Pallur

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

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

Health Facilities in Pallur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pallur 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 Pallur

Where is Pallur located?

Pallur village is located in Kambadur Mandal, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pallur?

The Gram Panchayat of Pallur is Gollapalli.

What is the pincode of Pallur?

The pincode of Pallur is 515765.

What is the population of Pallur?

Pallur has a total population of 5,877, including 3,012 males and 2,865 females.

How many households are there in Pallur?

There are 1,369 households in Pallur.

What is the literacy rate in Pallur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pallur is 51.74%. Male literacy is 58.63% and female literacy is 44.50%.