Palgula - Mahadevpur, Jayashankar Bhupalapally
Palgula is a village situated in the Mahadevpur mandal of Jayashankar Bhupalapally district, Telangana. It is located approximately 26 km from Mahadevpur and around 139 km from Karimnagar. Palgula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Palgula is 571854. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 505504 pincode. Ramagundam is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Palgula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Palgula
According to the 2011 Census, Palgula village had a total population of 780 people, including 390 males and 390 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.99%, with male literacy at 44.60% and female literacy at 27.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 780 | 390 | 390 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 77 | 38 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 255 | 133 | 122 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 253 | 157 | 96 |
| Illiterate Population | 527 | 233 | 294 |
Nearby Villages of Palgula
Palgula is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Palgula
Palgula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramagundam to Palgula is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karimnagar to Palgula is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Palgula
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Palgula village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Palgula
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Palgula village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Palgula
Where is Palgula located?
Palgula village is located in Mahadevpur Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalapally district, Telangana, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palgula?
Palgula is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Palgula?
The pincode of Palgula is 505504.
What is the population of Palgula?
Palgula had a total population of 780, including 390 males and 390 females.
How many households are there in Palgula?
Palgula had 224 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palgula?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palgula was 35.99%. Male literacy was 44.60% and female literacy was 27.35%.