Kanchanaputtur - Buchinaidu Kandriga, Tirupati

Kanchanaputtur is a village situated in the Buchinaidu Kandriga mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Buchinaidu Kandriga and around 137 km from Chittoor. Kanchanaputtur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanchanaputtur is 595933. The village covers a total geographical area of 885 hectares and falls under the 517645 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kanchanaputtur

As per Census 2011, Kanchanaputtur village has a total population of 3,057 people, consisting of 1,519 males and 1,538 females. The village has 790 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 353 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,614 literate and 1,443 illiterate residents. Additionally, 944 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 493 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0571,5191,538
Child Population (0–6 yrs)353185168
Scheduled Castes (SC)944492452
Scheduled Tribes (ST)493234259
Literate Population1,614881733
Illiterate Population1,443638805

Nearby Villages of Kanchanaputtur

Kanchanaputtur 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)
West WarathurSouth-East1.72 km
KukkambakamWest2.25 km
GajulapelloreNorth-East2.78 km
NeerpakotaNorth-West3.16 km
AyyavaripalemEast3.60 km
NelavoySouth3.98 km
KanamanambeduNorth-West4.64 km
Kumara VenkatapuramSouth-East4.80 km
KallivettuSouth-East5.54 km
SanthavelloreNorth-East5.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanchanaputtur

Kanchanaputtur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Polireddipalem, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 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 Srikalahasti to Kanchanaputtur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Kanchanaputtur is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanchanaputtur

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

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

Health Facilities in Kanchanaputtur

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

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

FAQs about Kanchanaputtur

Where is Kanchanaputtur located?

Kanchanaputtur village is located in Buchinaidu Kandriga Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanchanaputtur?

Kanchanaputtur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanchanaputtur?

The pincode of Kanchanaputtur is 517645.

What is the population of Kanchanaputtur?

Kanchanaputtur has a total population of 3,057, including 1,519 males and 1,538 females.

How many households are there in Kanchanaputtur?

There are 790 households in Kanchanaputtur.

What is the literacy rate in Kanchanaputtur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanchanaputtur is 52.80%. Male literacy is 58.00% and female literacy is 47.66%.