Kantheru - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Kantheru is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Kanteru serves as the Grama Panchayat for Kantheru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantheru is 588670. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 534126 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kantheru

According to the 2011 Census, Kantheru village had a total population of 2,665 people, including 1,330 males and 1,335 females, living in 794 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.51%, with male literacy at 82.15% and female literacy at 74.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 761, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantheru

Kantheru 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kantheru

Kantheru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Relangi, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Kantheru is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kantheru is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantheru

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

Health Facilities in Kantheru

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

FAQs about Kantheru