Kantheru - Tadikonda, Guntur

Kantheru is a village situated in the Tadikonda mandal of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tadikonda and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Guntur. Kanteru serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kantheru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantheru is 590005. The village covers a total geographical area of 1486 hectares and falls under the 522508 pincode. Mangalagiri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kantheru

According to the 2011 Census, Kantheru village had a total population of 4,942 people, including 2,436 males and 2,506 females, living in 1,385 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.55%, with male literacy at 71.68% and female literacy at 57.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,673, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantheru

Kantheru 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 Kantheru

Kantheru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Namburu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangalagiri to Kantheru is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Kantheru is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantheru

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

Health Facilities in Kantheru

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

FAQs about Kantheru