Vetagirikothur - Santhipuram, Chittoor

Vetagirikothur is a village situated in the Santhipuram mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhipuram and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Kolamadugu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vetagirikothur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vetagirikothur is 596840. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 517423 pincode. Kolar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Vetagirikothur

As per Census 2011, Vetagirikothur village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 178 males and 180 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 173 literate and 185 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vetagirikothur

Vetagirikothur 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 Vetagirikothur

Vetagirikothur 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 Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolar(karnataka) to Vetagirikothur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Vetagirikothur is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vetagirikothur

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

Health Facilities in Vetagirikothur

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

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