Puligadda - Avanigadda, Krishna

Puligadda is a village situated in the Avanigadda mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Avanigadda and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Puligadda village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puligadda is 589771. The village covers a total geographical area of 1023 hectares and falls under the 521122 pincode. Repalle is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Puligadda

According to the 2011 Census, Puligadda village had a total population of 3,350 people, including 1,900 males and 1,450 females, living in 921 households. The sex ratio was 763 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 78.87% and female literacy at 64.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 879, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Puligadda

Puligadda 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 Puligadda

Puligadda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Repalle, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Repalle to Puligadda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Puligadda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puligadda

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

Health Facilities in Puligadda

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

FAQs about Puligadda