Rajanam - Kuppam, Chittoor

Rajanam is a village situated in the Kuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuppam and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Krishnadasanapalle serves as the Grama Panchayat for Rajanam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajanam is 596949. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 517425 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Rajanam

According to the 2011 Census, Rajanam village had a total population of 534 people, including 263 males and 271 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.06%, with male literacy at 84.28% and female literacy at 58.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population534263271
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643430
Scheduled Castes (SC)653332
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population334193141
Illiterate Population20070130

Nearby Villages of Rajanam

Rajanam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VaramanurSouth-East0.92 km
KrishnadasanapalleNorth1.25 km
GudlanayanipalleWest1.55 km
GattappanayanipalleSouth-East1.86 km
PalarlapalleEast2.16 km
ChalarlapalleNorth-West2.19 km
UrinayanipalleWest2.67 km
YanadipalleNorth-East2.84 km
JaruguWest2.88 km
UrlaobanapalleSouth-East2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajanam

Rajanam 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 63.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Rajanam is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Rajanam is about 115 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 Rajanam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Rajanam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Rajanam

Where is Rajanam located?

Rajanam village is located in Kuppam Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Rajanam?

The Grama Panchayat of Rajanam is Krishnadasanapalle.

What is the pincode of Rajanam?

The pincode of Rajanam is 517425.

What is the population of Rajanam?

Rajanam had a total population of 534, including 263 males and 271 females.

How many households are there in Rajanam?

Rajanam had 130 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rajanam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajanam was 71.06%. Male literacy was 84.28% and female literacy was 58.51%.