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Puranapalem Village

Puranapalem is an inhabited village in Dharur Mandal of Mahbubnagar district, Andhra Pradesh. Its Census village code is 575952, the Census 2011 record lists 2,528 people in 478 households and the reported area is 511 hectares. The local references include Puranapalem Gram Panchayat, Dharur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gadwal at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Puranapalem is a village in Dharur Mandal, Mahbubnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 575952 and 2,528 people in 478 households.
Village Code575952
Population2,528
Households478
Area511 hectares
Nearest TownGadwal

Key Village Facts

Village
Puranapalem
Census Village Code
575952
State
Andhra Pradesh
State Census Code
28
District
Mahbubnagar
District Census Code
538
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dharur
Sub-district Census Code
04591
CD Block
Dharur
Gram Panchayat
Puranapalem
Households
478
Population
2,528
Male Population
1,256
Female Population
1,272
Sex Ratio
1,012.74
Area
511 hectares
Area
5.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Gadwal
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Puranapalem at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,528 people, 511 hectares of reported area and Gadwal as the nearest town reference for Puranapalem, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictMahbubnagar
MandalDharur
CD BlockDharur
Gram PanchayatPURANAPALEM
  • Puranapalem falls under Dharur Mandal in Mahbubnagar district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 575952.
  • The record lists 2,528 people living in 478 households.
  • The reported village area is 511 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gadwal.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density494.72 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.66%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Puranapalem in the official administrative record. Census village code 575952, Puranapalem Gram Panchayat and Dharur CD Block.

State Census Code
28
District Census Code
538
Sub-district Census Code
04591
Village Census Code
575952
CD Block Code
0267
CD Block Name
Dharur
Gram Panchayat Name
Puranapalem

Location and Distance

Gadwal is the nearest town listed for Puranapalem, about 25 km away. Mahbubnagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dharur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Mahbubnagar
Distance from District Headquarter
125 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gadwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gadwal
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Gadwal
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
511 hectares
Area
5.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,528 people in 478 households, with 1,256 male residents and 1,272 female residents. The average household size is 5.29, and SC share is 9.61% and ST share is 1.66% for Puranapalem. Population density works out to about 494.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
478
Total Population
2,528
Male Population
1,256
Female Population
1,272
Sex Ratio
1,012.74
Average Household Size
5.29
SC Population
243
SC Male Population
128
SC Female Population
115
SC Population Share
9.61
ST Population
42
ST Male Population
23
ST Female Population
19
ST Population Share
1.66
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Puranapalem list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Puranapalem. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Puranapalem include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.47 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
66.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Puranapalem include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Puranapalem include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Puranapalem is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Puranapalem show that reported agricultural commodities include Jowar and Paddy, net sown area is 328.34 hectares and irrigated land is 66.3 hectares (20.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Jowar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.26
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
20.24 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.88 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.41 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.25 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
146.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
328.34
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
411.44 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
66.3

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Puranapalem village located?

Puranapalem is in Dharur Mandal of Mahbubnagar district in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Which district is Puranapalem village in?

Puranapalem village is in Mahbubnagar district.

Which state is Puranapalem village in?

Puranapalem village is in Andhra Pradesh.

Which mandal is Puranapalem under?

Puranapalem comes under Dharur Mandal. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Puranapalem?

The Census village code of Puranapalem is 575952.

Which Gram Panchayat is Puranapalem under?

Puranapalem is listed under PURANAPALEM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dharur.

What is the population of Puranapalem village?

The village record lists 2,528 people and 478 households for Puranapalem.

How many households are in Puranapalem village?

The village record lists 478 households for Puranapalem.

What is the male and female population of Puranapalem?

The record lists 1,256 male residents and 1,272 female residents for Puranapalem.

What is the sex ratio of Puranapalem village?

The sex ratio of Puranapalem is 1,012.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Puranapalem village?

The reported geographical area of Puranapalem is 511 hectares.

What is the population density of Puranapalem village?

The approximate population density of Puranapalem is 494.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Puranapalem?

The nearest town listed for Puranapalem is Gadwal, about 25 km away.

How far is Puranapalem from the district headquarters?

Puranapalem is about 125 km from Mahbubnagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Puranapalem from the sub-district headquarters?

Puranapalem is about 15 km from Dharur, the mandal headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Puranapalem?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Puranapalem.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Puranapalem?

For Puranapalem, reported agricultural commodities include Jowar and Paddy, net sown area is 328.34 hectares and irrigated land is 66.3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Puranapalem.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.