Kekathi - Gudibanda, Sri Sathya Sai

Kekathi is a village situated in the Gudibanda mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Gudibanda and around 122 km from Anantapur. Jambulabanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekathi is 595383. The village covers a total geographical area of 1577 hectares and falls under the 515305 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kekathi

As per Census 2011, Kekathi village has a total population of 4,203 people, consisting of 2,131 males and 2,072 females. The village has 927 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 454 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,278 literate and 1,925 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 127 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kekathi

Kekathi 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 Kekathi

Kekathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Kekathi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Kekathi is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekathi

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

Health Facilities in Kekathi

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

FAQs about Kekathi