Muthukur - Peddapanjani, Chittoor

Muthukur is a village situated in the Peddapanjani mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peddapanjani and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Lingapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muthukur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muthukur is 596568. The village covers a total geographical area of 2380 hectares and falls under the 517408 pincode. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Muthukur

According to the 2011 Census, Muthukur village had a total population of 5,088 people, including 2,546 males and 2,542 females, living in 1,193 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.76%, with male literacy at 82.36% and female literacy at 63.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,047, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Muthukur

Muthukur 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 Muthukur

Muthukur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vayalpad, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punganur to Muthukur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Muthukur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muthukur

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

Health Facilities in Muthukur

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

FAQs about Muthukur