Tangedukunta - Obuladevaracheruvu, Sri Sathya Sai

Tangedukunta is a village situated in the Obuladevaracheruvu mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Obuladevaracheruvu and around 131 km from Anantapur. Thangedukunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tangedukunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tangedukunta is 595460. The village covers a total geographical area of 1973 hectares and falls under the 515561 pincode. Kadiri is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Tangedukunta

According to the 2011 Census, Tangedukunta village had a total population of 3,670 people, including 1,857 males and 1,813 females, living in 938 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.27%, with male literacy at 69.47% and female literacy at 42.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 705, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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 Population3,6701,8571,813
Child Population (0–6 yrs)370180190
Scheduled Castes (SC)705358347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266
Literate Population1,8571,165692
Illiterate Population1,8136921,121

Nearby Villages of Tangedukunta

Tangedukunta 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)
ArkabhavipalleEast2.49 km
GorthipalliEast3.77 km
KolimpalliWest5.28 km
DevikunteSouth-West5.46 km
G.cherlopalliSouth5.62 km
SajjupalliSouth-East5.63 km
AllapalleNorth5.69 km
MadakavaripalliSouth-West6.16 km
SunnampalleNorth-East6.65 km
BoyinavaripalliSouth7.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tangedukunta

Tangedukunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalacheruvu East, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 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 Kadiri to Tangedukunta is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Tangedukunta is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tangedukunta

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

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

Health Facilities in Tangedukunta

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

Where is Tangedukunta located?

Tangedukunta village is located in Obuladevaracheruvu Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tangedukunta?

The Gram Panchayat of Tangedukunta is Thangedukunta.

What is the pincode of Tangedukunta?

The pincode of Tangedukunta is 515561.

What is the population of Tangedukunta?

Tangedukunta had a total population of 3,670, including 1,857 males and 1,813 females.

How many households are there in Tangedukunta?

Tangedukunta had 938 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tangedukunta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tangedukunta was 56.27%. Male literacy was 69.47% and female literacy was 42.64%.