Athuru - Renigunta, Tirupati

Athuru is a village situated in the Renigunta mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Renigunta and around 92 km from Chittoor. Athuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athuru is 595772. The village covers a total geographical area of 2669 hectares and falls under the 517520 pincode. Tirupati is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Athuru

As per Census 2011, Athuru village has a total population of 1,128 people, consisting of 587 males and 541 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 405 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,128587541
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1036637
Scheduled Castes (SC)300159141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301614
Literate Population723404319
Illiterate Population405183222

Nearby Villages of Athuru

Athuru 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)
AmmavaripattedaSouth1.21 km
KallurNorth-East1.39 km
SrinivasapuramSouth-East1.63 km
T.c.agraharamEast1.92 km
NallapalemNorth2.00 km
K.g.khandrigaSouth-East2.11 km
GajulamandyamNorth-West2.39 km
Padiredu AranyamSouth2.74 km
KadirimangalamSouth2.76 km
PennagadamNorth-East2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Athuru

Athuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pudi, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 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 Tirupati to Athuru is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Athuru is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Athuru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Athuru

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

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

FAQs about Athuru

Where is Athuru located?

Athuru village is located in Renigunta Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Athuru?

Athuru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Athuru?

The pincode of Athuru is 517520.

What is the population of Athuru?

Athuru has a total population of 1,128, including 587 males and 541 females.

How many households are there in Athuru?

There are 296 households in Athuru.

What is the literacy rate in Athuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Athuru is 64.10%. Male literacy is 68.82% and female literacy is 58.96%.