Putturu - Parvathipuram, Parvathipuram Manyam

Putturu is a village situated in the Parvathipuram mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Parvatipuram and around 92 km from Vizianagaram. Putturu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putturu is 582172. The village covers a total geographical area of 340 hectares and falls under the 535527 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Putturu

As per Census 2011, Putturu village has a total population of 1,554 people, consisting of 774 males and 780 females. The village has 396 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 727 literate and 827 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 165 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,554774780
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668977
Scheduled Castes (SC)1385
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1657986
Literate Population727416311
Illiterate Population827358469

Nearby Villages of Putturu

Putturu 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)
LatchirajupetaSouth-East1.42 km
TallaburidiNorth-West1.55 km
PuligummiSouth-East2.23 km
DoggavanimulagaNorth-West2.75 km
SrirangarajapuramNorth-East2.75 km
BandaluppiSouth2.81 km
KavitibhadraNorth2.97 km
SurammapetaEast3.32 km
JammadivalasaSouth-West3.41 km
JamadalaWest3.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Putturu

Putturu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narsipuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Putturu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Putturu is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putturu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Putturu

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

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

FAQs about Putturu

Where is Putturu located?

Putturu village is located in Parvathipuram Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Putturu?

Putturu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Putturu?

The pincode of Putturu is 535527.

What is the population of Putturu?

Putturu has a total population of 1,554, including 774 males and 780 females.

How many households are there in Putturu?

There are 396 households in Putturu.

What is the literacy rate in Putturu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Putturu is 46.78%. Male literacy is 53.75% and female literacy is 39.87%.