Jarugu - Kuppam, Chittoor

Jarugu is a village situated in the Kuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuppam and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Jarugu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jarugu is 596943. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Jarugu

According to the 2011 Census, Jarugu village had a total population of 377 people, including 189 males and 188 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.29%, with male literacy at 65.00% and female literacy at 46.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Jarugu

Jarugu 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 Jarugu

Jarugu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuppam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Jarugu is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Jarugu is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jarugu

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

Health Facilities in Jarugu

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

FAQs about Jarugu