Pigilam

Pigilam is a village located in Balayapalle mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Balayapalle (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Nellore. As per 2009 stats, Pegilam is the gram panchayat of Pigilam village.

Here you can discover what makes Pigilam unique in its vibrant Balayapalle-Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore region. You’ll see Pigilam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pigilam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pigilam is 592412. The village spans a total geographical area of 826 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 524404. Venkatagiri is nearest town to Pigilam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pigilam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Venkatagiri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tirupati Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pigilam

Population of Pigilam

According to the 2011 Census, Pigilam has a total population of about 1,430, with approximately 759 males and 671 females. The sex ratio is around 884 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 137 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 535 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 285. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.45%, with male literacy at about 69.04% and female literacy near 54.99%. There are around 381 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pigilam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pigilam

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

Nearby Villages of Pigilam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pigilam