Santhebidanur - Hindupur, Sri Sathya Sai

Santhebidanur is a village situated in the Hindupur mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Hindupur and around 116 km from Anantapur. Santhebidanur village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santhebidanur is 595563. The village covers a total geographical area of 729 hectares and falls under the 515211 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Santhebidanur

According to the 2011 Census, Santhebidanur village had a total population of 3,588 people, including 1,796 males and 1,792 females, living in 839 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.85%, with male literacy at 73.14% and female literacy at 58.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 Population3,5881,7961,792
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382206176
Scheduled Castes (SC)237120117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population2,1111,163948
Illiterate Population1,477633844

Nearby Villages of Santhebidanur

Santhebidanur 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)
ThungepalleSouth-East1.41 km
DevarapalleEast2.54 km
KadagathurWest2.62 km
ThumukuntaSouth-East2.78 km
YakaralahalliSouth-West3.30 km
NakkalapalleNorth3.30 km
ChowlurSouth3.81 km
NagenahalliNorth-West3.86 km
KudumalakunteSouth-East4.21 km
KirikeraNorth-East4.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Santhebidanur

Santhebidanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 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 Hindupur to Santhebidanur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Santhebidanur is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Santhebidanur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Santhebidanur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Santhebidanur

Where is Santhebidanur located?

Santhebidanur village is located in Hindupur Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Santhebidanur?

Santhebidanur is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Santhebidanur?

The pincode of Santhebidanur is 515211.

What is the population of Santhebidanur?

Santhebidanur had a total population of 3,588, including 1,796 males and 1,792 females.

How many households are there in Santhebidanur?

Santhebidanur had 839 households.

What is the literacy rate in Santhebidanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Santhebidanur was 65.85%. Male literacy was 73.14% and female literacy was 58.66%.