Pullalacheruvu - Pullalacheruvu, Markapuram

Pullalacheruvu is a village situated in the Pullalacheruvu mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 154 km from Ongole. Gangavaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pullalacheruvu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pullalacheruvu is 590553. The village covers a total geographical area of 3593 hectares and falls under the 523328 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Pullalacheruvu

As per Census 2011, Pullalacheruvu village has a total population of 8,861 people, consisting of 4,530 males and 4,331 females. The village has 2,024 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,219 literate and 4,642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 916 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,8614,5304,331
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,207617590
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,1781,0961,082
Scheduled Tribes (ST)916485431
Literate Population4,2192,5281,691
Illiterate Population4,6422,0022,640

Nearby Villages of Pullalacheruvu

Pullalacheruvu 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)
Racha KondaWest4.58 km
ChowtapalleNorth-East5.00 km
Kavala KuntlaSouth5.93 km
IsukatripuravaramSouth-East9.27 km
Chapala MaduguSouth-West9.52 km
Satha KoduNorth-East9.83 km
MutukulaEast10.46 km
Narasa PuramEast10.63 km
KomaroluSouth-West11.15 km
Yendra PalleWest11.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pullalacheruvu

Pullalacheruvu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gundalukamma, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 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 Markapur to Pullalacheruvu is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Pullalacheruvu is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pullalacheruvu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pullalacheruvu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pullalacheruvu 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 >10 km

FAQs about Pullalacheruvu

Where is Pullalacheruvu located?

Pullalacheruvu village is located in Pullalacheruvu Mandal, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pullalacheruvu?

The Gram Panchayat of Pullalacheruvu is Gangavaram.

What is the pincode of Pullalacheruvu?

The pincode of Pullalacheruvu is 523328.

What is the population of Pullalacheruvu?

Pullalacheruvu has a total population of 8,861, including 4,530 males and 4,331 females.

How many households are there in Pullalacheruvu?

There are 2,024 households in Pullalacheruvu.

What is the literacy rate in Pullalacheruvu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pullalacheruvu is 47.61%. Male literacy is 55.81% and female literacy is 39.04%.