Sathu - Santhipuram, Chittoor

Sathu is a village situated in the Santhipuram mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhipuram and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Rallabuduguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sathu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sathu is 596810. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 517423 pincode. Kolar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sathu

As per Census 2011, Sathu village has a total population of 551 people, consisting of 273 males and 278 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sathu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population551273278
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522923
Scheduled Castes (SC)442321
Literate Population349190159
Illiterate Population20283119

Nearby Villages of Sathu

Sathu 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)
ChokkarabandeNorth1.32 km
KonerukuppamNorth-East2.26 km
KururuNorth-West2.26 km
GesikapalleSouth2.72 km
KarumatlaSouth-West2.75 km
KempapuraWest2.75 km
RallabaduguruEast2.88 km
Lingapuram DinneSouth-West3.42 km
Dommarathippana PalleSouth-West3.68 km
AllikalluNorth3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sathu

Sathu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bisanattam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolar(karnataka) to Sathu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Sathu 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 Sathu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sathu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sathu

Where is Sathu located?

Sathu village is located in Santhipuram Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sathu?

The Gram Panchayat of Sathu is Rallabuduguru.

What is the pincode of Sathu?

The pincode of Sathu is 517423.

What is the population of Sathu?

Sathu has a total population of 551, including 273 males and 278 females.

How many households are there in Sathu?

There are 116 households in Sathu.

What is the literacy rate in Sathu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sathu is 63.34%. Male literacy is 69.60% and female literacy is 57.19%.