Edulagunta - Thottambedu, Tirupati

Edulagunta is a village situated in the Thottambedu mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Thottambedu and around 109 km from Chittoor. Thottambedu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Edulagunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edulagunta is 595907. The village covers a total geographical area of 29 hectares and falls under the 517640 pincode. Srikalahasti is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Edulagunta

As per Census 2011, Edulagunta village has a total population of 1,600 people, consisting of 724 males and 876 females. The village has 396 households and a sex ratio of 1,209 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,223 literate and 377 illiterate residents. Additionally, 415 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,600724876
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1418358
Scheduled Castes (SC)415126289
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1427171
Literate Population1,223569654
Illiterate Population377155222

Nearby Villages of Edulagunta

Edulagunta 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)
ChellamambapuramSouth-East1.43 km
SambaiahpalemNorth1.80 km
ThangellapalemEast2.55 km
KallipudiNorth2.95 km
ThottambeduSouth-West3.01 km
ParlapalleSouth-East3.01 km
BasavaiahpalemNorth-West3.14 km
AppalayaguntaWest3.46 km
TatiparthyNorth-East3.78 km
DongalamudurSouth-East4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Edulagunta

Edulagunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sri Kalahasti, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikalahasti to Edulagunta is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Edulagunta is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edulagunta

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

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

Health Facilities in Edulagunta

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

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

FAQs about Edulagunta

Where is Edulagunta located?

Edulagunta village is located in Thottambedu Mandal, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Edulagunta?

The Gram Panchayat of Edulagunta is Thottambedu.

What is the pincode of Edulagunta?

The pincode of Edulagunta is 517640.

What is the population of Edulagunta?

Edulagunta has a total population of 1,600, including 724 males and 876 females.

How many households are there in Edulagunta?

There are 396 households in Edulagunta.

What is the literacy rate in Edulagunta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Edulagunta is 76.44%. Male literacy is 78.59% and female literacy is 74.66%.