Puleru village, Gorantla mandal | Pincode 515231

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LGD code: 595529
Pincode: 515231
Post office: Gorantla
Population: 3,472
Households: 868
Literacy rate: 48.7%
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,979
Distance to district centre: 19 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km
Distance to Amaravati: 417 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 111 km
Nearest railway station: Narayanapuram · 22 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital,Gorantla · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Puleru compares

By population, Puleru ranks #6 of 21 villages in Gorantla mandal.

Literacy rate

48.7%

−6.9% vs mandal average

Puleru: 48.7%
Gorantla mandal: 55.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

975

−6 vs mandal average

Puleru: 975
Gorantla mandal: 981

Household size

people per home

4.0

Same as the mandal average

Puleru: 4.0
Gorantla mandal: 4.0

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

Puleru at a glance

Puleru is a village of 3,472 people in 868 households (Census 2011) in Gorantla mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, the 6th-largest of 21 villages in Gorantla mandal. Literacy is 49%, 7 points below the mandal average of 56% and the sex ratio is 975 women per 1,000 men. It lies 19 km from the Sri Sathya Sai district centre, 4 km from Gorantla, the nearest town, 22 km from Narayanapuram railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 515231, served by Gorantla post office; the LGD village code is 595529. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital,Gorantla, 4 km away. The village votes in Penukonda assembly constituency, represented by MLA S. Savitha. The population is estimated at 3,781 in 2026, up 9% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Puleru · this village	3,472	49%	—
Maredipalle · Gorantla	495	59%	0.8 km N
Ragimakulapalle · Gorantla	216	62%	3.2 km E
Gorantla · Gorantla	24,586	63%	4 km NW
Kammavaripalle · Gorantla	2,807	56%	5.6 km N
Kanugamakulapalle · Chilamathur	82	34%	6.4 km S
Bayanakuntapalle · Gorantla	0	—	6.6 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Puleru

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 6
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
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: HINDUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 94
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): PULERU
Total area (ha): 1,452
Irrigated area (ha): 106.43
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Puleru

LGD code: 595529
Pincode: 515231
Post office: Gorantla
Population (Census 2011): 3,472
Population (projected 2026): 3,781
Households: 868
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 975
Literacy rate: 48.7%
Coordinates: 13.95484°N, 77.79402°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Hindupur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Penukonda
Member of Parliament: B. K. Parthasarathi
Member of Legislative Assembly: S. Savitha
Block / Mandal: Gorantla

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 Sri Sathya Sai district level

Then & Now

Puleru — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,472

Census 2011 baseline

+8.9%

Population · 2026

3,781

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

868

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: 3,472Census 2011
Households: 868Census 2011
Literacy rate: 48.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,7812026 proj. · +8.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,24,034MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,68,087MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Sri Sathya Sai district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sri Sathya Sai district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sri Sathya Sai 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 Puleru

Mandal centre

Gorantla · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sri Sathya Sai · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 46 min by bike

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Nearest town · 24,586 people

Gorantla · ≈ 4.0 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati417 kmcapital
Bengaluru111 km
Chennai285 km
Hyderabad389 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNarayanapuram22 km
Bus stopGorantla Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital,Gorantla4 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India24 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum3 km
CollegeMangalakara Jr College20 km
Police stationPolice Station23 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Puleru

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🛕Madhavaraya temple (old Vishnu temple)Temple4.4 km ↗
🛕Madhavaraya TempleTemple4.4 km ↗

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September 2026

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Dry weather: Bay system raises hopes for rain in AP

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Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

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Andhra Pradesh CM calls for tackling El Nino as a challenge

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News from Sri Sathya Sai & Andhra Pradesh

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Dry weather: Bay system raises hopes for rain in AP
The New Indian Express14h ago
Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers
News On AIR23h ago
Andhra Pradesh CM calls for tackling El Nino as a challenge
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Andhra Pradesh: ₹70 Lakh Shadi Manzil Work Launched In Nellore Rural
deccanchronicle.comyesterday
CPI(M) demands ₹1 lakh crore special drought relief package for farmers in Andhra Pradesh
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Sugarcane turned bitter for thousands of farmers in North Andhra districts
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Quick answers

People often ask about Puleru

What is the pincode of Puleru?

The pincode of Puleru, Gorantla mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh is 515231. The post office is Gorantla.

Which post office delivers to Puleru?

Mail for Puleru is delivered through Gorantla post office, pincode 515231, in Gorantla mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Puleru located?

Puleru is a village in Gorantla mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Puleru as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Puleru village has a population of 3,472 across 868 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puleru in?

Puleru falls under the Hindupur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #20) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puleru in?

Puleru falls under the Penukonda assembly constituency (AC #158) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Puleru?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Puleru village is 48.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Puleru?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Puleru village is 975 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puleru?

12 schemes currently match residents of Puleru, 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 Puleru from Sri Sathya Sai district centre?

Puleru is approximately 19 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sri Sathya Sai district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Puleru?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puleru village is 595529.

Which is the nearest town to Puleru?

Gorantla (population 24,586, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 4 km from Puleru in a straight line.

How big is Puleru compared to other villages in Gorantla mandal?

Puleru ranks 6 of 21 villages in Gorantla mandal by Census 2011 population (3,472 residents).

How far is Puleru from Amaravati?

Puleru is about 417 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 543 km.

How far is Puleru from Bengaluru?

Puleru is about 111 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 145 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Puleru?

Narayanapuram is the nearest railway station to Puleru, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Puleru?

Gorantla Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Puleru, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Puleru?

Government Hospital,Gorantla is the nearest hospital or health centre to Puleru, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Puleru?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Puleru, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Puleru?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Puleru, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Who is the MLA of Puleru?

Puleru falls under Penukonda assembly constituency (AC 158). The sitting MLA is S. Savitha (TDP).

Who is the MP for Puleru?

Puleru is in Hindupur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is B. K. Parthasarathi (TDP).

What is the population of Puleru in 2026?

Puleru is estimated at 3,781 people in 2026, up about 9% from 3,472 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Puleru 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; Puleru in Sri Sathya Sai district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Puleru

Notice board · Puleru

Key facts — Puleru

Population, education, health & sanitation

Puleru — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Puleru on the map

How to reach Puleru

Temples & shrines near Puleru

Villages sharing pincode 515231

Latest posts

Dry weather: Bay system raises hopes for rain in AP

Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

Andhra Pradesh CM calls for tackling El Nino as a challenge

Notable persons of Puleru

Open jobs in Puleru

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Upcoming events

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Ganesh Nimajjanam

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Andhra Pradesh Formation Day

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

News from Sri Sathya Sai & Andhra Pradesh

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People often ask about Puleru

What is the pincode of Puleru?

Which post office delivers to Puleru?

In which district is Puleru located?

What is the population of Puleru as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puleru in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puleru in?

What is the literacy rate in Puleru?

What is the sex ratio in Puleru?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puleru?

How far is Puleru from Sri Sathya Sai district centre?

What is the LGD code of Puleru?

Which is the nearest town to Puleru?

How big is Puleru compared to other villages in Gorantla mandal?

How far is Puleru from Amaravati?

How far is Puleru from Bengaluru?

Which is the nearest railway station to Puleru?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Puleru?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Puleru?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Puleru?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Puleru?

Who is the MLA of Puleru?

Who is the MP for Puleru?

What is the population of Puleru in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Puleru in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Puleru — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Puleru on the map

Latest posts

Dry weather: Bay system raises hopes for rain in AP

Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

Andhra Pradesh CM calls for tackling El Nino as a challenge

Notable persons of Puleru

Open jobs in Puleru

Upcoming events

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Ganesh Nimajjanam

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026