Chekkunatham - Kuppam, Chittoor

Chekkunatham is a village situated in the Kuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuppam and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Chekkunatham village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chekkunatham is 596965. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Chekkunatham

According to the 2011 Census, Chekkunatham village had a total population of 2,627 people, including 1,328 males and 1,299 females, living in 554 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.40%, with male literacy at 58.05% and female literacy at 42.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Chekkunatham

Chekkunatham 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 Chekkunatham

Chekkunatham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulanur, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Chekkunatham is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Chekkunatham is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chekkunatham

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

Health Facilities in Chekkunatham

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

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