Tangutur - Tangutur, Prakasam

Tangutur is a village situated in the Tangutur mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. Alakurapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tangutur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tangutur is 591366. The village covers a total geographical area of 3760 hectares and falls under the 523274 pincode. Ongole is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Tangutur

As per Census 2011, Tangutur village has a total population of 27,652 people, consisting of 13,674 males and 13,978 females. The village has 7,200 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17,309 literate and 10,343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10,262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 720 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population27,65213,67413,978
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,4491,2681,181
Scheduled Castes (SC)10,2625,1475,115
Scheduled Tribes (ST)720354366
Literate Population17,3099,5877,722
Illiterate Population10,3434,0876,256

Nearby Villages of Tangutur

Tangutur 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)
Valluru KavalimanyamNorth3.35 km
Vavileti PaduSouth-West3.70 km
TurupunaidupalemNorth4.05 km
VelagapudiSouth-East4.10 km
JayavaramNorth-West4.48 km
K.bitraguntaSouth-West4.96 km
AnanthavaramSouth-East5.54 km
MadanurEast5.58 km
Payakari KhandrikaNorth-East5.78 km
Mallavar PaduNorth-West5.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tangutur

Tangutur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tanguturu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ongole to Tangutur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tangutur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tangutur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tangutur

Where is Tangutur located?

Tangutur village is located in Tangutur Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tangutur?

The Gram Panchayat of Tangutur is Alakurapadu.

What is the pincode of Tangutur?

The pincode of Tangutur is 523274.

What is the population of Tangutur?

Tangutur has a total population of 27,652, including 13,674 males and 13,978 females.

How many households are there in Tangutur?

There are 7,200 households in Tangutur.

What is the literacy rate in Tangutur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tangutur is 62.60%. Male literacy is 70.11% and female literacy is 55.24%.