Palamanda Village Overview
Palamanda is a village in Sodam tehsil of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It lies about 11 km from Sodam tehsil headquarters and around 77 km from Chittoor district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Palamanda village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Palamanda village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Palamanda is 596162. The village covers a geographical area of 1342 hectares and has a pincode of 517123. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Location Map of Palamanda
Population & Demographics of Palamanda
This section provides population and demographic details of Palamanda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,662 | 842 | 820 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 183 | 85 | 98 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 444 | 234 | 210 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 57 | 30 | 27 |
| Literate Population | 859 | 489 | 370 |
| Illiterate Population | 803 | 353 | 450 |
Key population details of Palamanda village are given below:
- Palamanda village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,662, including approximately 842 males and 820 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 444 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 57 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Palamanda village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.68%.
- There are around 451 households in Palamanda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Palamanda
Transport facilities help residents of Palamanda village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Palamanda
The following villages are located close to Palamanda and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palamanda
- Where is Palamanda located?
- Palamanda village is located in Sodam Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Palamanda?
- Palamanda is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Palamanda?
- The pincode of Palamanda is 517123.
- What is the population of Palamanda?
- Palamanda has a total population of 1,662, including 842 males and 820 females.
- How many households are there in Palamanda?
- There are 451 households in Palamanda.
- What is the literacy rate in Palamanda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palamanda is 51.68%. Male literacy is 58.08% and female literacy is 45.12%.