Polakala Village - Irala, Chittoor

Polakala is a village situated in the Irala mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Irala and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Polakala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polakala is 596481. The village covers a total geographical area of 1941 hectares and falls under the 517130 pincode. Chittoor is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Polakala

As per Census 2011, Polakala village has a total population of 6,497 people, consisting of 3,263 males and 3,234 females. The village has 1,776 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 585 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,204 literate and 2,293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,715 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 227 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Polakala

Polakala 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 Polakala

Polakala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Damalcheruvu, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittoor to Polakala is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Polakala is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Polakala

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

Health Facilities in Polakala

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

FAQs about Polakala