Petluru

Petluru is a village located in Venkatagiri mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Venkatagiri (tehsildar office) and 87km away from district headquarter Nellore. As per 2009 stats, Petluru village is also a gram panchayat.

Petluru has its own place in the vibrant Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Petluru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Petluru is 592350. The village spans a total geographical area of 781 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 524132. Venkatagiri is nearest town to Petluru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Petluru 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.

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Population of Petluru

Below is a concise population overview of Petluru as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,511 771 740
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 184 98 86
Scheduled Castes (SC) 592 295 297
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 208 106 102
Literate Population 915 496 419
Illiterate Population 596 275 321

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Petluru village:

  • The total population of Petluru village is around 1,511, including approximately 771 males and 740 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 184 children aged 0–6 years in Petluru village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Petluru village has 592 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 208 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Petluru village is about 60.56%, with male literacy at 64.33% and female literacy at 56.62%.
  • There are around 387 households in Petluru village.

Connectivity of Petluru

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Petluru

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

Mokkalapudi Lalapeta Thripurantaka Bhatlapalle Somasanigunta Bommagunta Sunkaravaripalle Madichenu Khandrika Chinthalapallevari Khandrika J Appalacharyula Khandrika Dharmachatlavari Khandrika Dacheruvu

Frequently Asked Questions about Petluru

Where is Petluru located?
Petluru village is situated in Venkatagiri Mandal, within the Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Petluru?
Petluru serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Petluru?
The pincode of Petluru is 524132, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Petluru as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Petluru is 1,511, with 771 males and 740 females.
How many households are there in Petluru as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Petluru village has a total of 387 households.
What is the literacy rate in Petluru as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Petluru is 60.56%. The male literacy rate is 64.33%, while the female literacy rate is 56.62%.