Panthulacheruvu - Nallachervu, Sri Sathya Sai

Panthulacheruvu is a village situated in the Nallachervu mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Nallacheruvu and around 97 km from Anantapur. Panthulacheruvu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panthulacheruvu is 595467. The village covers a total geographical area of 776 hectares and falls under the 515551 pincode. Kadiri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Panthulacheruvu

According to the 2011 Census, Panthulacheruvu village had a total population of 1,206 people, including 595 males and 611 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.34%, with male literacy at 72.92% and female literacy at 46.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,206595611
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1517873
Scheduled Castes (SC)1355976
Scheduled Tribes (ST)563026
Literate Population626377249
Illiterate Population580218362

Nearby Villages of Panthulacheruvu

Panthulacheruvu 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)
AllugunduNorth-East2.26 km
S.mulakalapalleSouth-East2.80 km
TavalamarriSouth-West3.13 km
Kadiri BrahmanapalleWest3.17 km
MaddimaduguSouth3.71 km
KowlepalleNorth4.42 km
MotukapalleNorth-East4.76 km
BathalapalleNorth-West5.53 km
UbicherlaSouth-West6.39 km
YeguvapalleNorth-West6.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Panthulacheruvu

Panthulacheruvu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nallacheruvu, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadiri to Panthulacheruvu is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Panthulacheruvu is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panthulacheruvu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Panthulacheruvu

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

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

FAQs about Panthulacheruvu

Where is Panthulacheruvu located?

Panthulacheruvu village is located in Nallachervu Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Panthulacheruvu?

Panthulacheruvu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Panthulacheruvu?

The pincode of Panthulacheruvu is 515551.

What is the population of Panthulacheruvu?

Panthulacheruvu had a total population of 1,206, including 595 males and 611 females.

How many households are there in Panthulacheruvu?

Panthulacheruvu had 342 households.

What is the literacy rate in Panthulacheruvu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panthulacheruvu was 59.34%. Male literacy was 72.92% and female literacy was 46.28%.