Poduru - Santhipuram, Chittoor

Poduru is a village situated in the Santhipuram mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhipuram and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Kadapalle serves as the Grama Panchayat for Poduru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poduru is 596850. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 517423 pincode. Kolar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Poduru

According to the 2011 Census, Poduru village had a total population of 1,105 people, including 547 males and 558 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.63%, with male literacy at 57.20% and female literacy at 44.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Poduru

Poduru 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 Poduru

Poduru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuppam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolar(karnataka) to Poduru is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Poduru is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poduru

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

Health Facilities in Poduru

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

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