Pigilam - Balayapalli, Tirupati

Pigilam is a village situated in the Balayapalli mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Balayapalle and around 80 km from Nellore. Pegilam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pigilam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pigilam is 592412. The village covers a total geographical area of 826 hectares and falls under the 524404 pincode. Venkatagiri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pigilam

As per Census 2011, Pigilam village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 759 males and 671 females. The village has 381 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 893 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 535 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 285 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pigilam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pigilam

Pigilam 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 Pigilam

Pigilam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidigallu, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Venkatagiri to Pigilam is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Pigilam 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 Pigilam

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

Health Facilities in Pigilam

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

FAQs about Pigilam