Pudi - Thottambedu, Tirupati

Pudi is a village situated in the Thottambedu mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Thottambedu and around 114 km from Chittoor. Pudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pudi is 595892. The village covers a total geographical area of 700 hectares and falls under the 517642 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pudi

As per Census 2011, Pudi village has a total population of 1,971 people, consisting of 1,000 males and 971 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,186 literate and 785 illiterate residents. Additionally, 775 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 332 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9711,000971
Child Population (0–6 yrs)220116104
Scheduled Castes (SC)775401374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)332163169
Literate Population1,186693493
Illiterate Population785307478

Nearby Villages of Pudi

Pudi 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)
IlaganurNorth-East1.50 km
Gunteligunta @ L.n.puramWest1.68 km
Pedda KannaliSouth-East1.90 km
PenubakaWest2.18 km
PennalapaduNorth2.45 km
VerupakshapuramNorth-West2.87 km
BasavaiahpalemSouth2.88 km
KonathaneriNorth-East3.24 km
AravakothuruSouth-West3.32 km
GurukulapalemEast3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pudi

Pudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akkurti, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikalahasti to Pudi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Pudi is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pudi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pudi

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

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

FAQs about Pudi

Where is Pudi located?

Pudi village is located in Thottambedu Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pudi?

Pudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pudi?

The pincode of Pudi is 517642.

What is the population of Pudi?

Pudi has a total population of 1,971, including 1,000 males and 971 females.

How many households are there in Pudi?

There are 536 households in Pudi.

What is the literacy rate in Pudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pudi is 60.17%. Male literacy is 69.30% and female literacy is 50.77%.