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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Jarugu village has a total population of 377 people, consisting of 189 males and 188 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 183 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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