Palasamudram - Gorantla, Sri Sathya Sai

Palasamudram is a village situated in the Gorantla mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Gorantla and around 80 km from Anantapur. Palasamudram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palasamudram is 595525. The village covers a total geographical area of 1438 hectares and falls under the 515241 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Palasamudram

According to the 2011 Census, Palasamudram village had a total population of 3,404 people, including 1,673 males and 1,731 females, living in 836 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.19%, with male literacy at 75.88% and female literacy at 54.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 659, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 505.

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

Nearby Villages of Palasamudram

Palasamudram 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 Palasamudram

Palasamudram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakarlapalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Palasamudram is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Palasamudram is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palasamudram

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

Health Facilities in Palasamudram

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

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