Taduku - Puttur, Tirupati

Taduku is a village situated in the Puttur mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Puttur and around 81 km from Chittoor. Taduku village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taduku is 596405. The village covers a total geographical area of 1351 hectares and falls under the 517571 pincode. Puttur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Taduku

As per Census 2011, Taduku village has a total population of 2,326 people, consisting of 1,178 males and 1,148 females. The village has 625 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,501 literate and 825 illiterate residents. Additionally, 742 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 219 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3261,1781,148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21511897
Scheduled Castes (SC)742371371
Scheduled Tribes (ST)219114105
Literate Population1,501846655
Illiterate Population825332493

Nearby Villages of Taduku

Taduku 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)
KasamkuppamSouth-East1.27 km
GollapalleEast2.24 km
Alimelu Manga PuramNorth-West2.37 km
SirugurajupalemSouth-West2.61 km
Seethamma AgraharamNorth-West3.00 km
Thorur (r)South-East3.67 km
Sri Bommaraju PuramSouth-West4.52 km
S.v. PuramNorth-West4.62 km
Nesanur (r)South-East5.40 km
RamasamudramNorth5.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Taduku

Taduku is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taduku, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puttur to Taduku is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Taduku is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taduku

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Taduku

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Taduku

Where is Taduku located?

Taduku village is located in Puttur Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Taduku?

Taduku is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Taduku?

The pincode of Taduku is 517571.

What is the population of Taduku?

Taduku has a total population of 2,326, including 1,178 males and 1,148 females.

How many households are there in Taduku?

There are 625 households in Taduku.

What is the literacy rate in Taduku?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taduku is 64.53%. Male literacy is 71.82% and female literacy is 57.06%.