Putluru is situated in Anantapur District. It is surrounded by Sanagalaguduru (9 km) in the east, Mutssukota (11 km) in the west, Tadpatri (12 km) in the north and Peddamallepalle (14 km) in the south. A 20 MW windfarm is installed near this village. Major cities well connected with Putluru are Karnulu (113 km), Bellary (120 km), Tumkur (190 km), Bangalore (208 km) and Nellore (226 km).