Menakuru - Naidupet, Tirupati

Menakuru is a village situated in the Naidupet mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Naidupet and around 70 km from Nellore. Menakur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Menakuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Menakuru is 592632. The village covers a total geographical area of 1018 hectares and falls under the 524421 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Menakuru

As per Census 2011, Menakuru village has a total population of 2,412 people, consisting of 1,244 males and 1,168 females. The village has 656 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 205 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,490 literate and 922 illiterate residents. Additionally, 780 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4121,2441,168
Child Population (0–6 yrs)205104101
Scheduled Castes (SC)780415365
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1627983
Literate Population1,490877613
Illiterate Population922367555

Nearby Villages of Menakuru

Menakuru 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)
PalepolamSouth1.92 km
ManavaliNorth2.14 km
YerramsettipalemSouth-East2.20 km
KonetirajupalemWest2.38 km
Vaddigunta KhandrikaEast2.76 km
LankapalemSouth3.33 km
BheemavaramSouth3.44 km
Garudagunta AgraharamNorth-East3.55 km
Chigurupadu AgraharamSouth-East4.03 km
KaraballavoluNorth4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Menakuru

Menakuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nayadupeta, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Menakuru is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Menakuru 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 Menakuru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Menakuru

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

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

FAQs about Menakuru

Where is Menakuru located?

Menakuru village is located in Naidupet Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Menakuru?

The Gram Panchayat of Menakuru is Menakur.

What is the pincode of Menakuru?

The pincode of Menakuru is 524421.

What is the population of Menakuru?

Menakuru has a total population of 2,412, including 1,244 males and 1,168 females.

How many households are there in Menakuru?

There are 656 households in Menakuru.

What is the literacy rate in Menakuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Menakuru is 61.77%. Male literacy is 70.50% and female literacy is 52.48%.