Paipalyam - Kuppam, Chittoor

Paipalyam is a village situated in the Kuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuppam and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Paipalyam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paipalyam is 596960. The village covers a total geographical area of 441 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Paipalyam

As per Census 2011, Paipalyam village has a total population of 2,139 people, consisting of 1,087 males and 1,052 females. The village has 493 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,116 literate and 1,023 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paipalyam

Paipalyam 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 Paipalyam

Paipalyam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulanur, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Paipalyam is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Paipalyam is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paipalyam

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

Health Facilities in Paipalyam

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

FAQs about Paipalyam