Athur - Nindra, Chittoor

Athur is a village situated in the Nindra mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nindra and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Athuru serves as the Grama Panchayat for Athur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athur is 596364. The village covers a total geographical area of 1449 hectares and falls under the 517591 pincode. Nagari is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Athur

According to the 2011 Census, Athur village had a total population of 2,821 people, including 1,387 males and 1,434 females, living in 773 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.45%, with male literacy at 73.68% and female literacy at 57.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 883, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Athur

Athur 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 Athur

Athur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagari, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagari to Athur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Athur is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athur

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

Health Facilities in Athur

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

FAQs about Athur