Puligilapadu - Rapur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Puligilapadu is a village situated in the Rapur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Bojjanapalli serves as the Grama Panchayat for Puligilapadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puligilapadu is 592040. The village covers a total geographical area of 888 hectares and falls under the 524408 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Puligilapadu

According to the 2011 Census, Puligilapadu village had a total population of 715 people, including 365 males and 350 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.78%, with male literacy at 66.44% and female literacy at 51.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Puligilapadu

Puligilapadu 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 Puligilapadu

Puligilapadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidigallu, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Puligilapadu is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Puligilapadu is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Puligilapadu

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

Health Facilities in Puligilapadu

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

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