Palukur - Kandukuru, Prakasam

Palukur is a village situated in the Kandukuru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Kandukur and around 56 km from Ongole. Palukur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palukur is 591531. The village covers a total geographical area of 2985 hectares and falls under the 523101 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Palukur

According to the 2011 Census, Palukur village had a total population of 5,849 people, including 2,998 males and 2,851 females, living in 1,436 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.72%, with male literacy at 57.63% and female literacy at 43.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,800, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Palukur

Palukur 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 Palukur

Palukur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singarayakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Palukur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Palukur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palukur

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

Health Facilities in Palukur

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

FAQs about Palukur