Sangala - Bathalapalli, Sri Sathya Sai

Sangala is a village situated in the Bathalapalli mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from Bathalapalle and around 48 km from Anantapur. Sangala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sangala is 595172. The village covers a total geographical area of 2306 hectares and falls under the 515672 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sangala

According to the 2011 Census, Sangala village had a total population of 2,823 people, including 1,488 males and 1,335 females, living in 709 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.19%, with male literacy at 63.33% and female literacy at 43.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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 Population2,8231,4881,335
Child Population (0–6 yrs)308149159
Scheduled Castes (SC)376217159
Scheduled Tribes (ST)267129138
Literate Population1,363848515
Illiterate Population1,460640820

Nearby Villages of Sangala

Sangala 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)
ChennarayapatnamNorth-West1.52 km
ObulapuramEast2.78 km
ApparacheruvuNorth-West4.02 km
SubbaraopetaWest4.28 km
RavulacheruvuSouth-West6.01 km
ThummalaWest6.09 km
D.cherlopalleSouth-East7.10 km
DampetlaEast7.10 km
Maravapalle AgraharamNorth7.28 km
BathalapalleNorth-West7.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sangala

Sangala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinnekuntapali, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.5 km.

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

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sangala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sangala

Where is Sangala located?

Sangala village is located in Bathalapalli Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sangala?

Sangala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sangala?

The pincode of Sangala is 515672.

What is the population of Sangala?

Sangala had a total population of 2,823, including 1,488 males and 1,335 females.

How many households are there in Sangala?

Sangala had 709 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sangala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sangala was 54.19%. Male literacy was 63.33% and female literacy was 43.79%.