Thonukumala - Chillakur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Thonukumala is a village situated in the Chillakur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chillakur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Thonukumala village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thonukumala is 592499. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 524412 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Thonukumala

According to the 2011 Census, Thonukumala village had a total population of 720 people, including 373 males and 347 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.87%, with male literacy at 76.99% and female literacy at 66.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population720373347
Child Population (0–6 yrs)733439
Scheduled Castes (SC)1376671
Scheduled Tribes (ST)332013
Literate Population465261204
Illiterate Population255112143

Nearby Villages of Thonukumala

Thonukumala 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)
UdathavariparlapalleNorth1.86 km
Kalava KondaNorth-East2.62 km
AnnambakaEast2.92 km
KesavaramSouth3.19 km
ThikkavaramNorth-West4.22 km
KadiveduSouth-West5.30 km
ChittoduSouth-East5.59 km
UdathavaripalemNorth-East6.00 km
MaddaliSouth6.04 km
IppapudiEast6.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thonukumala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Thonukumala. The nearest railway station is Odur, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 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 Gudur to Thonukumala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Thonukumala is about 48 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 Thonukumala

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

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

Health Facilities in Thonukumala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thonukumala 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 1-2 km

FAQs about Thonukumala

Where is Thonukumala located?

Thonukumala village is located in Chillakur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Thonukumala?

Thonukumala is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thonukumala?

The pincode of Thonukumala is 524412.

What is the population of Thonukumala?

Thonukumala had a total population of 720, including 373 males and 347 females.

How many households are there in Thonukumala?

Thonukumala had 207 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thonukumala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thonukumala was 71.87%. Male literacy was 76.99% and female literacy was 66.23%.