Pallam - Yerpedu, Tirupati

Pallam is a village situated in the Yerpedu mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Yerpedu and around 94 km from Chittoor. Pallam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pallam is 595774. The village covers a total geographical area of 1347 hectares and falls under the 517620 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Pallam

According to the 2011 Census, Pallam village had a total population of 2,019 people, including 1,068 males and 951 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.60%, with male literacy at 72.25% and female literacy at 53.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 711, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Pallam

Pallam 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 Pallam

Pallam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yellakaru, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikalahasti to Pallam is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Pallam is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pallam

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

Health Facilities in Pallam

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

FAQs about Pallam