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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Poduru village has a total population of 1,105 people, consisting of 547 males and 558 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,105547558
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1457570
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311516
Literate Population486270216
Illiterate Population619277342

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MadanapalleNorth1.18 km
SonnegownipalleNorth-West1.33 km
NalagampalleSouth-West1.80 km
KadapalleNorth-East1.94 km
BeggilipalleSouth1.97 km
ThammiganipalleNorth-West2.31 km
KalamaladoddiNorth2.73 km
BennayanuruNorth-East2.79 km
CheemanapalleNorth-West2.91 km
SettipalleSouth-West3.19 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Poduru

Where is Poduru located?

Poduru village is located in Santhipuram Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Poduru?

The Gram Panchayat of Poduru is Kadapalle.

What is the pincode of Poduru?

The pincode of Poduru is 517423.

What is the population of Poduru?

Poduru has a total population of 1,105, including 547 males and 558 females.

How many households are there in Poduru?

There are 214 households in Poduru.

What is the literacy rate in Poduru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Poduru is 43.98%. Male literacy is 49.36% and female literacy is 38.71%.