Palicherla Village - 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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Palicherla village has a total population of 703 people, consisting of 367 males and 336 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 395 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 448 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Palicherla are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 703 367 336
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 85 44 41
Scheduled Castes (SC) 448 231 217
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 59 32 27
Literate Population 395 233 162
Illiterate Population 308 134 174

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PalicherlarajupalemWest1.99 km
KondaguntaSouth2.73 km
MangalapurNorth-West3.14 km
MekanurSouth-East3.66 km
TheepanurEast4.82 km
VedicherlaWest4.95 km
AyyavaripalemSouth5.55 km
ReddiguntaWest6.00 km
KandraSouth6.76 km
KommaneturuWest6.86 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station Yes Available within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Palicherla

Where is Palicherla located?

Palicherla village is located in Gudur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Palicherla?

Palicherla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Palicherla?

The pincode of Palicherla is 524412.

What is the population of Palicherla?

Palicherla has a total population of 703, including 367 males and 336 females.

How many households are there in Palicherla?

There are 191 households in Palicherla.

What is the literacy rate in Palicherla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palicherla is 56.19%. Male literacy is 63.49% and female literacy is 48.21%.