Thogarakunta - Kanaganipalli, Sri Sathya Sai

Thogarakunta is a village situated in the Kanaganipalli mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Kanaganapalle and around 34 km from Anantapur. Pathapalyam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thogarakunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thogarakunta is 595144. The village covers a total geographical area of 3547 hectares and falls under the 515641 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Thogarakunta

As per Census 2011, Thogarakunta village has a total population of 4,059 people, consisting of 2,088 males and 1,971 females. The village has 964 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 420 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,213 literate and 1,846 illiterate residents. Additionally, 382 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 362 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0592,0881,971
Child Population (0–6 yrs)420223197
Scheduled Castes (SC)382202180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)362185177
Literate Population2,2131,328885
Illiterate Population1,8467601,086

Nearby Villages of Thogarakunta

Thogarakunta 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)
ThumucherlaNorth-West5.86 km
ElakkuntlaSouth-East6.06 km
PalacherlaNorth-East6.81 km
NarasampalleSouth7.54 km
MaddalacheruvuSouth-West8.42 km
ThopudurthiNorth-East10.32 km
KanaganapalleSouth-East10.71 km
NuthimaduguWest11.04 km
BandameedapalleEast11.21 km
GandlaparthiNorth-East11.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thogarakunta

Thogarakunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Prasannaya Palli, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Thogarakunta is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Thogarakunta is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thogarakunta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Thogarakunta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thogarakunta 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thogarakunta

Where is Thogarakunta located?

Thogarakunta village is located in Kanaganipalli Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thogarakunta?

The Gram Panchayat of Thogarakunta is Pathapalyam.

What is the pincode of Thogarakunta?

The pincode of Thogarakunta is 515641.

What is the population of Thogarakunta?

Thogarakunta has a total population of 4,059, including 2,088 males and 1,971 females.

How many households are there in Thogarakunta?

There are 964 households in Thogarakunta.

What is the literacy rate in Thogarakunta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thogarakunta is 54.52%. Male literacy is 63.60% and female literacy is 44.90%.