Aradigunta - Punganuru, Annamayya

Aradigunta is a village situated in the Punganuru mandal of Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Punganur and around 81 km from Chittoor. Aradigunta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aradigunta is 596551. The village covers a total geographical area of 925 hectares and falls under the 517247 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Aradigunta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Aradigunta

As per Census 2011, Aradigunta village has a total population of 2,922 people, consisting of 1,509 males and 1,413 females. The village has 694 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 337 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,684 literate and 1,238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 130 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Aradigunta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9221,5091,413
Child Population (0–6 yrs)337178159
Scheduled Castes (SC)224117107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1306664
Literate Population1,684983701
Illiterate Population1,238526712

Nearby Villages of Aradigunta

Aradigunta is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HebbaniSouth-East2.27 km
H.byappalliEast2.58 km
ThammiareddihalliSouth2.77 km
BangavadiSouth3.23 km
UbbandlahalliSouth-West4.30 km
MelumdoddiNorth4.55 km
KirumaniSouth-West4.57 km
VanamaladinneWest4.67 km
PunyahalliSouth4.68 km
MagandlapalleNorth-West4.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aradigunta

Aradigunta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Aradigunta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Aradigunta is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aradigunta

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Aradigunta village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Aradigunta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Aradigunta village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Aradigunta

Where is Aradigunta located?

Aradigunta village is located in Punganuru Mandal, Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aradigunta?

Aradigunta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Aradigunta?

The pincode of Aradigunta is 517247.

What is the population of Aradigunta?

Aradigunta has a total population of 2,922, including 1,509 males and 1,413 females.

How many households are there in Aradigunta?

There are 694 households in Aradigunta.

What is the literacy rate in Aradigunta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aradigunta is 57.63%. Male literacy is 65.14% and female literacy is 49.61%.