Katur - Buchinaidu Kandriga, Tirupati

Katur is a village situated in the Buchinaidu Kandriga mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Buchinaidu Kandriga and around 123 km from Chittoor. Katuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katur is 595927. The village covers a total geographical area of 1307 hectares and falls under the 517645 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Katur

According to the 2011 Census, Katur village had a total population of 3,309 people, including 1,688 males and 1,621 females, living in 900 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.35%, with male literacy at 70.34% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,280, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 576.

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

Nearby Villages of Katur

Katur 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 Katur

Katur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sri Kalahasti, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikalahasti to Katur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Katur is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katur

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

Health Facilities in Katur

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

FAQs about Katur