Tundurru - Bhimavaram, West Godavari

Tundurru is a village situated in the Bhimavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhimavaram and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Jonnalagaruvu serves as the Grama Panchayat for Tundurru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tundurru is 588738. The village covers a total geographical area of 1672 hectares and falls under the 534207 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Tundurru

According to the 2011 Census, Tundurru village had a total population of 5,418 people, including 2,740 males and 2,678 females, living in 1,626 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.98%, with male literacy at 77.61% and female literacy at 70.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 739, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,4182,7402,678
Child Population (0–6 yrs)538288250
Scheduled Castes (SC)739365374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643034
Literate Population3,6101,9031,707
Illiterate Population1,808837971

Nearby Villages of Tundurru

Tundurru 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)
BethapudiNorth-West2.69 km
KamsalibethapudiEast2.94 km
MachipuripalemNorth-East3.53 km
SeripalemSouth-East3.85 km
VempaSouth3.95 km
MachipuriEast4.42 km
DirusumarruWest4.80 km
TaderuNorth-West4.93 km
MentepudiNorth-East5.34 km
YenamadurruWest5.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tundurru

Tundurru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pennada Agraharam, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Tundurru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Tundurru is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tundurru

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

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

Health Facilities in Tundurru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tundurru

Where is Tundurru located?

Tundurru village is located in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Tundurru?

The Grama Panchayat of Tundurru is Jonnalagaruvu.

What is the pincode of Tundurru?

The pincode of Tundurru is 534207.

What is the population of Tundurru?

Tundurru had a total population of 5,418, including 2,740 males and 2,678 females.

How many households are there in Tundurru?

Tundurru had 1,626 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tundurru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tundurru was 73.98%. Male literacy was 77.61% and female literacy was 70.30%.