Kungegowniyur - Kuppam, Chittoor

Kungegowniyur is a village situated in the Kuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuppam and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Mankaladoddi serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kungegowniyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kungegowniyur is 596932. The village covers a total geographical area of 481 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kungegowniyur

According to the 2011 Census, Kungegowniyur village had a total population of 2,065 people, including 1,043 males and 1,022 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.64%, with male literacy at 65.39% and female literacy at 45.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Kungegowniyur

Kungegowniyur 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 Kungegowniyur

Kungegowniyur 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 Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Kungegowniyur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Kungegowniyur is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kungegowniyur

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

Health Facilities in Kungegowniyur

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

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