Chethapenta - Palamaner, Chittoor
Chethapenta is a village situated in the Palamaner mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palamaner and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Baippagaripalle serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chethapenta village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chethapenta is 596742. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 517408 pincode. Palamaner is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Chethapenta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Chethapenta
As per Census 2011, Chethapenta village has a total population of 755 people, consisting of 371 males and 384 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chethapenta are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 755 | 371 | 384 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 88 | 44 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 56 | 24 | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 68 | 32 | 36 |
| Literate Population | 486 | 250 | 236 |
| Illiterate Population | 269 | 121 | 148 |
Nearby Villages of Chethapenta
Chethapenta is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chethapenta
Chethapenta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palamaner to Chethapenta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Chethapenta is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chethapenta
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chethapenta village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Chethapenta
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chethapenta village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chethapenta
Where is Chethapenta located?
Chethapenta village is located in Palamaner Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chethapenta?
The Gram Panchayat of Chethapenta is Baippagaripalle.
What is the pincode of Chethapenta?
The pincode of Chethapenta is 517408.
What is the population of Chethapenta?
Chethapenta has a total population of 755, including 371 males and 384 females.
How many households are there in Chethapenta?
There are 182 households in Chethapenta.
What is the literacy rate in Chethapenta?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chethapenta is 64.37%. Male literacy is 67.39% and female literacy is 61.46%.