Tangatur - Rajupalem, Y.S.R. Kadapa

Tangatur is a village situated in the Rajupalem mandal of Y.S.R. Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Rajupalem and around 68 km from Kadapa. Tangutur serves as the Grama Panchayat for Tangatur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tangatur is 592892. The village covers a total geographical area of 2377 hectares and falls under the 516359 pincode. Proddatur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Tangatur

According to the 2011 Census, Tangatur village had a total population of 5,173 people, including 2,605 males and 2,568 females, living in 1,344 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.51%, with male literacy at 73.42% and female literacy at 51.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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 Population5,1732,6052,568
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542272270
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,165590575
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1849688
Literate Population2,8951,7131,182
Illiterate Population2,2788921,386

Nearby Villages of Tangatur

Tangatur 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)
GadegudurNorth-West2.53 km
ThondaladinneSouth2.83 km
EruvapalemSouth3.94 km
Chinna JonnavaramSouth-East4.03 km
KulurNorth-West4.62 km
RamachandrapuramNorth-East4.69 km
JillelaEast4.85 km
Pedda JonnavaramSouth-East4.91 km
KanagudurNorth-East5.13 km
DoddanalaNorth-West5.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tangatur

Tangatur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yerraguntla, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 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 Proddatur to Tangatur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kadapa to Tangatur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tangatur

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

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

Health Facilities in Tangatur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tangatur 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 >10 km

FAQs about Tangatur

Where is Tangatur located?

Tangatur village is located in Rajupalem Mandal, Y.S.R. Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Tangatur?

The Grama Panchayat of Tangatur is Tangutur.

What is the pincode of Tangatur?

The pincode of Tangatur is 516359.

What is the population of Tangatur?

Tangatur had a total population of 5,173, including 2,605 males and 2,568 females.

How many households are there in Tangatur?

Tangatur had 1,344 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tangatur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tangatur was 62.51%. Male literacy was 73.42% and female literacy was 51.44%.