Palicherla - Gudur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Palicherla is a village situated in the Gudur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Palicherla village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palicherla is 592214. The village covers a total geographical area of 396 hectares and falls under the 524412 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Palicherla

According to the 2011 Census, Palicherla village had a total population of 703 people, including 367 males and 336 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.92%, with male literacy at 72.14% and female literacy at 54.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Palicherla

Palicherla 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 Palicherla

Palicherla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kondagunta, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Palicherla is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Palicherla is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palicherla

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

Health Facilities in Palicherla

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

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