Tekulodu - Chilamathur, Sri Sathya Sai

Tekulodu is a village situated in the Chilamathur mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Chilamathur and around 112 km from Anantapur. Tekulodu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekulodu is 595578. The village covers a total geographical area of 885 hectares and falls under the 515341 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Tekulodu

According to the 2011 Census, Tekulodu village had a total population of 2,250 people, including 944 males and 1,306 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 1,383 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.10%, with male literacy at 69.14% and female literacy at 65.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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 Population2,2509441,306
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1869591
Scheduled Castes (SC)21477137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22121
Literate Population1,385587798
Illiterate Population865357508

Nearby Villages of Tekulodu

Tekulodu 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)
KondurSouth-West5.50 km
ChalivendalaNorth-West5.64 km
VadigepalleNorth5.94 km
DemakethepalleSouth6.01 km
ChilamathurSouth-East6.34 km
SettipalleNorth-East6.83 km
KodurEast6.92 km
VelidadakalaNorth-West7.61 km
YagnisettipalleSouth8.33 km
LepakshiSouth-West9.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tekulodu

Tekulodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malugur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Tekulodu is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Tekulodu is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tekulodu

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

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

Health Facilities in Tekulodu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tekulodu 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Tekulodu

Where is Tekulodu located?

Tekulodu village is located in Chilamathur Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Tekulodu?

Tekulodu is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tekulodu?

The pincode of Tekulodu is 515341.

What is the population of Tekulodu?

Tekulodu had a total population of 2,250, including 944 males and 1,306 females.

How many households are there in Tekulodu?

Tekulodu had 433 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tekulodu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tekulodu was 67.10%. Male literacy was 69.14% and female literacy was 65.68%.