Petluru - Venkatagiri, Tirupati

Petluru is a village situated in the Venkatagiri mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Venkatagiri and around 87 km from Nellore. Petluru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petluru is 592350. The village covers a total geographical area of 781 hectares and falls under the 524132 pincode. Venkatagiri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Petluru

As per Census 2011, Petluru village has a total population of 1,511 people, consisting of 771 males and 740 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 915 literate and 596 illiterate residents. Additionally, 592 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 208 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Petluru

Petluru 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 Petluru

Petluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Venkatagiri, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Venkatagiri to Petluru is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Petluru is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petluru

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

Health Facilities in Petluru

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

FAQs about Petluru