Panapakam - Chandragiri, Tirupati

Panapakam is a village situated in the Chandragiri mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Chandragiri and around 40 km from Chittoor. Panapakam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panapakam is 596037. The village covers a total geographical area of 678 hectares and falls under the 517112 pincode. Tirupati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Panapakam

As per Census 2011, Panapakam village has a total population of 3,858 people, consisting of 1,932 males and 1,926 females. The village has 974 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 351 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,463 literate and 1,395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 634 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8581,9321,926
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351175176
Scheduled Castes (SC)634329305
Scheduled Tribes (ST)512526
Literate Population2,4631,4051,058
Illiterate Population1,395527868

Nearby Villages of Panapakam

Panapakam 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)
KalroadpalleNorth-East4.22 km
GadankiSouth-West4.31 km
GanugapentaWest5.81 km
Pedda RamapuramWest7.75 km
AdenapalleSouth-West7.77 km
KaverimaharajulungariagraharamSouth-East7.98 km
MaddinayanipalleWest8.31 km
Nagamma AgraharamSouth-West8.49 km
OddepalleSouth-West8.61 km
GorpaduWest8.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Panapakam

Panapakam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panapakam, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirupati to Panapakam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Panapakam is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panapakam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Panapakam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Panapakam

Where is Panapakam located?

Panapakam village is located in Chandragiri Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Panapakam?

Panapakam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Panapakam?

The pincode of Panapakam is 517112.

What is the population of Panapakam?

Panapakam has a total population of 3,858, including 1,932 males and 1,926 females.

How many households are there in Panapakam?

There are 974 households in Panapakam.

What is the literacy rate in Panapakam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panapakam is 63.84%. Male literacy is 72.72% and female literacy is 54.93%.