Poleru - Kanchili, Srikakulam

Poleru is a village situated in the Kanchili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanchili and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Poleru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poleru is 580387. The village covers a total geographical area of 533 hectares and falls under the 532291 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Poleru

According to the 2011 Census, Poleru village had a total population of 2,275 people, including 1,108 males and 1,167 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.26%, with male literacy at 66.25% and female literacy at 44.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Poleru

Poleru 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 Poleru

Poleru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 145.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Poleru is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Poleru is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poleru

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

Health Facilities in Poleru

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

FAQs about Poleru