Pulikollu - Podalakur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Pulikollu is a village situated in the Podalakur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Podalakur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Pulikallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pulikollu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pulikollu is 592067. The village covers a total geographical area of 1697 hectares and falls under the 524345 pincode. Nellore is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Pulikollu

As per Census 2011, Pulikollu village has a total population of 1,330 people, consisting of 653 males and 677 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 763 literate and 567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 330 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,330653677
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1527577
Scheduled Castes (SC)272134138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)330172158
Literate Population763412351
Illiterate Population567241326

Nearby Villages of Pulikollu

Pulikollu 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AnkupalleNorth-East2.99 km
NernoorNorth-West3.95 km
VavintaparthiSouth-East4.10 km
KambhalapalleSouth4.39 km
MogallurEast5.13 km
UchapalleEast6.09 km
DachuruWest6.16 km
Ravalla YeruguntapalemNorth-East6.49 km
AdurupalleSouth-East6.67 km
YeturuNorth7.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pulikollu

Pulikollu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kommarapudi, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nellore to Pulikollu is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Pulikollu is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pulikollu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pulikollu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pulikollu

Where is Pulikollu located?

Pulikollu village is located in Podalakur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pulikollu?

The Gram Panchayat of Pulikollu is Pulikallu.

What is the pincode of Pulikollu?

The pincode of Pulikollu is 524345.

What is the population of Pulikollu?

Pulikollu has a total population of 1,330, including 653 males and 677 females.

How many households are there in Pulikollu?

There are 326 households in Pulikollu.

What is the literacy rate in Pulikollu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pulikollu is 57.37%. Male literacy is 63.09% and female literacy is 51.85%.