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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Pigilam village had a total population of 1,430 people, including 759 males and 671 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.06%, with male literacy at 77.51% and female literacy at 59.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 535, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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

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