Puretipalle - Gudluru, Prakasam

Puretipalle is a village situated in the Gudluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudluru and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Puretipalli serves as the Grama Panchayat for Puretipalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puretipalle is 591583. The village covers a total geographical area of 989 hectares and falls under the 523281 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Puretipalle

According to the 2011 Census, Puretipalle village had a total population of 2,686 people, including 1,349 males and 1,337 females, living in 676 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.78%, with male literacy at 63.97% and female literacy at 41.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 909, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

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

Nearby Villages of Puretipalle

Puretipalle 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 Puretipalle

Puretipalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tettu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Puretipalle is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Puretipalle is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puretipalle

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

Health Facilities in Puretipalle

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

FAQs about Puretipalle