Palur

Palur is a village located in Kandukur mandal of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Kandukur (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Ongole. As per 2009 stats, Paluru Dondapadu is the gram panchayat of Palur village.

Palur has its own place in the vibrant Prakasam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palur is 591543. The village spans a total geographical area of 492 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 523105. Kandukur is nearest town to Palur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

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Population of Palur

Below is a concise population overview of Palur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,730 887 843
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 182 92 90
Scheduled Castes (SC) 786 403 383
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 329 179 150
Literate Population 995 580 415
Illiterate Population 735 307 428

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palur village:

  • The total population of Palur village is around 1,730, including approximately 887 males and 843 females, with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 182 children aged 0–6 years in Palur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palur village has 786 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 329 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Palur village is about 57.51%, with male literacy at 65.39% and female literacy at 49.23%.
  • There are around 397 households in Palur village.

Connectivity of Palur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palur. As per the 2011 stats, Palur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palur

Knowing the nearby villages of Palur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palur.

Kondamudusu Palem Anandapuram Mopadu Machavaram Madanagopalapuram Donda Padu Kalikivaya Kanumalla Sanampudi Singarayakonda Somarajupalle

Frequently Asked Questions about Palur

Where is Palur located?
Palur village is situated in Kandukur Mandal, within the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palur?
The Gram Panchayat of Palur is Paluru Dondapadu (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Palur?
The pincode of Palur is 523105, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palur is 1,730, with 887 males and 843 females.
How many households are there in Palur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palur village has a total of 397 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palur is 57.51%. The male literacy rate is 65.39%, while the female literacy rate is 49.23%.