Valligatla village, Somala mandal | Pincode 517257

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LGD code: 596501
Pincode: 517257
Post office: Chowdepalle
Population: 2,340
Households: 634
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Sex ratio: 995 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,408
Distance to district centre: 38 km
Distance to mandal centre: 6 km
Distance to Amaravati: 382 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 147 km
Nearest railway station: Kalikiri · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Life Care Hospital · 17 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Valligatla compares

By population, Valligatla ranks #9 of 13 villages in Somala mandal.

Literacy rate

59.2%

+0.6% vs mandal average

Valligatla59.2%

Somala mandal58.6%

Chittoor district63.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

995

−2 vs mandal average

Valligatla995

Somala mandal997

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.2 vs mandal average

Valligatla3.7

Somala mandal3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Valligatla at a glance

Valligatla is a village of 2,340 people in 634 households (Census 2011) in Somala mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, the 9th-largest of 13 villages in Somala mandal. Literacy is 59%, about the same as the mandal average of 59% and the sex ratio is 995 women per 1,000 men. It lies 38 km from the Chittoor district centre, 8 km from Kalikiri, the nearest town, 8 km from Kalikiri railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 517257, served by Chowdepalle post office; the LGD village code is 596501. The nearest hospital or health centre is Life Care Hospital, 17 km away. The village votes in Punganur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy. The population is estimated at 2,548 in 2026, up 9% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Valligatla · this village	2,340	59%	—
Kandur · Somala	4,338	67%	4.2 km W
Nellimanda · Somala	2,699	57%	5.7 km S
Thamminayanipalle · Somala	2,325	54%	5.8 km SW
Palamanda · Sodam	1,662	52%	6 km NE
Guttapalem · Kalikiri	4,429	55%	6.1 km NW
Kalikirireddivari Palle · Kalikiri	5,874	60%	6.3 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Valligatla

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 6
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MADANAPALLE
Distance to nearest town (km): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 84
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): VALLIGATLA
Total area (ha): 1,856
Irrigated area (ha): 98.73
Forest area (ha): 1,087.1

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Valligatla

LGD code: 596501
Pincode: 517257
Post office: Chowdepalle
Population (Census 2011): 2,340
Population (projected 2026): 2,548
Households: 634
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 995
Literacy rate: 59.2%
Coordinates: 13.56924°N, 78.81053°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajampet
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Punganur
Member of Parliament: P. V. Midhun Reddy
Member of Legislative Assembly: Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy
Block / Mandal: Somala

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Chittoor district level

Then & Now

Valligatla — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,340

Census 2011 baseline

+8.9%

Population · 2026

2,548

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

634

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,340Census 2011
Households: 634Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 995 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5482026 proj. · +8.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,15,662MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,45,697MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,12,94,823ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,019NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 74.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 51.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chittoor district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chittoor district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chittoor district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Valligatla

Mandal centre

Somala · ≈ 5.6 km

≈ 12 min by car · 14 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chittoor · ≈ 38 km

≈ 1 h 19 min by car · 1 h 33 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,065 people

Kalikiri · ≈ 8.2 km

≈ 17 min by car · 20 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati382 kmcapital
Bengaluru147 km
Chennai167 km
Hyderabad426 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKalikiri8 km
Bus stopAPSRTC Bus Station , Kalikiri9 km
Hospital / PHCLife Care Hospital17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil15 km
CollegeM.J.R. College of Engineering & Technology18 km
Police stationPiler Police Station17 km

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September 2026

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Floods damage crops of 71,796 farmers and 2,405 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh; Godavari rises again

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AP HC: Comprehensive mechanism is necessary to check illegal mining

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Centre approves Rs 50,000 interest-free loan per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh

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Floods damage crops of 71,796 farmers and 2,405 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh; Godavari rises again
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AP HC: Comprehensive mechanism is necessary to check illegal mining
The New Indian Express13h ago
Centre approves Rs 50,000 interest-free loan per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh
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NCC Receives ₹1,076.71 Crore Drinking Water Supply Order From Andhra Pradesh Government
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People often ask about Valligatla

What is the pincode of Valligatla?

The pincode of Valligatla, Somala mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh is 517257. The post office is Chowdepalle.

Which post office delivers to Valligatla?

Mail for Valligatla is delivered through Chowdepalle post office, pincode 517257, in Somala mandal, Chittoor district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Valligatla located?

Valligatla is a village in Somala mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Valligatla as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Valligatla village has a population of 2,340 across 634 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Valligatla in?

Valligatla falls under the Rajampet Lok Sabha constituency (PC #24) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Valligatla in?

Valligatla falls under the Punganur assembly constituency (AC #165) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Valligatla?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Valligatla village is 59.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Valligatla?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Valligatla village is 995 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Valligatla?

12 schemes currently match residents of Valligatla, including Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM KISAN. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Valligatla from Chittoor district centre?

Valligatla is approximately 38 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chittoor district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Valligatla?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Valligatla village is 596501.

Which is the nearest town to Valligatla?

Kalikiri (population 13,065, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Valligatla in a straight line.

How big is Valligatla compared to other villages in Somala mandal?

Valligatla ranks 9 of 13 villages in Somala mandal by Census 2011 population (2,340 residents).

How far is Valligatla from Amaravati?

Valligatla is about 382 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 496 km.

How far is Valligatla from Bengaluru?

Valligatla is about 147 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 192 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Valligatla?

Kalikiri is the nearest railway station to Valligatla, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Valligatla?

APSRTC Bus Station , Kalikiri is the nearest bus stop to Valligatla, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Valligatla?

Life Care Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Valligatla, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Valligatla?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Valligatla, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MLA of Valligatla?

Valligatla falls under Punganur assembly constituency (AC 165). The sitting MLA is Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy (YSRCP).

Who is the MP for Valligatla?

Valligatla is in Rajampet Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is P. V. Midhun Reddy (YSRCP).

What is the population of Valligatla in 2026?

Valligatla is estimated at 2,548 people in 2026, up about 9% from 2,340 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Valligatla in?

Andhra Pradesh falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Valligatla in Chittoor district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
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Key facts — Valligatla

Population, education, health & sanitation

Valligatla — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Valligatla

Villages sharing pincode 517257

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AP HC: Comprehensive mechanism is necessary to check illegal mining

Centre approves Rs 50,000 interest-free loan per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh

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People often ask about Valligatla

What is the pincode of Valligatla?

Which post office delivers to Valligatla?

In which district is Valligatla located?

What is the population of Valligatla as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Valligatla in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Valligatla in?

What is the literacy rate in Valligatla?

What is the sex ratio in Valligatla?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Valligatla?

How far is Valligatla from Chittoor district centre?

What is the LGD code of Valligatla?

Which is the nearest town to Valligatla?

How big is Valligatla compared to other villages in Somala mandal?

How far is Valligatla from Amaravati?

How far is Valligatla from Bengaluru?

Which is the nearest railway station to Valligatla?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Valligatla?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Valligatla?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Valligatla?

Who is the MLA of Valligatla?

Who is the MP for Valligatla?

What is the population of Valligatla in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Valligatla in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Valligatla — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Floods damage crops of 71,796 farmers and 2,405 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh; Godavari rises again

AP HC: Comprehensive mechanism is necessary to check illegal mining

Centre approves Rs 50,000 interest-free loan per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh

Notable persons of Valligatla

Open jobs in Valligatla

Upcoming events

Ganesh Nimajjanam

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth