Kandur - Somala, Annamayya

Kandur is a village situated in the Somala mandal of Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Somala and around 80 km from Chittoor. Kanduru serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandur is 596499. The village covers a total geographical area of 1673 hectares and falls under the 517257 pincode. Madanapalle is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kandur

According to the 2011 Census, Kandur village had a total population of 4,338 people, including 2,216 males and 2,122 females, living in 1,173 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.12%, with male literacy at 80.99% and female literacy at 64.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kandur

Kandur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kandur

Kandur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kallkiri, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanapalle to Kandur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Kandur is about 80 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 Kandur

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

Health Facilities in Kandur

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

FAQs about Kandur