Porakuntlapalle - Kuppam, Chittoor

Porakuntlapalle 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. Jarugu serves as the Grama Panchayat for Porakuntlapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Porakuntlapalle is 596942. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Porakuntlapalle

According to the 2011 Census, Porakuntlapalle village had a total population of 804 people, including 400 males and 404 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.10%, with male literacy at 52.15% and female literacy at 39.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Porakuntlapalle

Porakuntlapalle 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 Porakuntlapalle

Public transport in the Porakuntlapalle is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudupulli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Porakuntlapalle is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Porakuntlapalle 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 Porakuntlapalle

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

Health Facilities in Porakuntlapalle

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

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