Perur - Ramagiri, Sri Sathya Sai

Perur is a village situated in the Ramagiri mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Ramagiri and around 72 km from Anantapur. Perur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perur is 595319. The village covers a total geographical area of 5359 hectares and falls under the 515621 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Perur

According to the 2011 Census, Perur village had a total population of 7,234 people, including 3,652 males and 3,582 females, living in 1,752 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.40%, with male literacy at 70.82% and female literacy at 51.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Perur

Perur 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 Perur

Perur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nagasamudram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Perur is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Perur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Perur

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

Health Facilities in Perur

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

FAQs about Perur