Duddebanda - Penukonda, Sri Sathya Sai

Duddebanda is a village situated in the Penukonda mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Penukonda and around 70 km from Anantapur. Duddebanda village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duddebanda is 595424. The village covers a total geographical area of 2731 hectares and falls under the 515164 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Duddebanda

According to the 2011 Census, Duddebanda village had a total population of 2,549 people, including 1,304 males and 1,245 females, living in 639 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.10%, with male literacy at 72.77% and female literacy at 51.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Duddebanda

Duddebanda 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 Duddebanda

Duddebanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Makkajipalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Duddebanda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Duddebanda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duddebanda

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

Health Facilities in Duddebanda

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

FAQs about Duddebanda