Julukunta - Somandepalli, Sri Sathya Sai

Julukunta is a village situated in the Somandepalli mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Somandepalle and around 94 km from Anantapur. Julukunta village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Julukunta is 595548. The village covers a total geographical area of 727 hectares and falls under the 515122 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Julukunta

According to the 2011 Census, Julukunta village had a total population of 1,404 people, including 722 males and 682 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.73%, with male literacy at 58.40% and female literacy at 42.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488, 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 Population1,404722682
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1728587
Scheduled Castes (SC)488244244
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population625372253
Illiterate Population779350429

Nearby Villages of Julukunta

Julukunta 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)
MandliWest2.62 km
ChallapalleNorth-East2.75 km
EdulabalapuramEast2.96 km
BrahmanapalleEast4.62 km
KethaganicheruvuSouth4.87 km
NagalurNorth5.09 km
MagecheruvuNorth-East5.21 km
ChalakurSouth-East5.44 km
BeechiganipalleSouth-West5.76 km
ChennapuramNorth-East6.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Julukunta

Julukunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakarlapalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Julukunta is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Julukunta is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Julukunta

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

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

Health Facilities in Julukunta

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Julukunta 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Julukunta

Where is Julukunta located?

Julukunta village is located in Somandepalli Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Julukunta?

Julukunta is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Julukunta?

The pincode of Julukunta is 515122.

What is the population of Julukunta?

Julukunta had a total population of 1,404, including 722 males and 682 females.

How many households are there in Julukunta?

Julukunta had 337 households.

What is the literacy rate in Julukunta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Julukunta was 50.73%. Male literacy was 58.40% and female literacy was 42.52%.