Chinthagudem - Penuballi, Khammam
Chinthagudem is a village situated in the Penuballi mandal of Khammam district, Telangana. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penuballi and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Khammam. Chinthagudem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinthagudem is 579591. The village covers a total geographical area of 810 hectares and falls under the 507209 pincode. Kothagudem is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Chinthagudem village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sathupalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khammam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chinthagudem
As per Census 2011, Chinthagudem village has a total population of 3,069 people, consisting of 1,550 males and 1,519 females. The village has 823 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,722 literate and 1,347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chinthagudem are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,069 | 1,550 | 1,519 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 303 | 162 | 141 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 453 | 217 | 236 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 1,722 | 994 | 728 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,347 | 556 | 791 |
Nearby Villages of Chinthagudem
Chinthagudem is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chinthagudem
Chinthagudem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothagudem to Chinthagudem is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khammam to Chinthagudem is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chinthagudem
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chinthagudem village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Chinthagudem
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chinthagudem village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chinthagudem
Where is Chinthagudem located?
Chinthagudem village is located in Penuballi Mandal, Khammam district, Telangana, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chinthagudem?
Chinthagudem is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Chinthagudem?
The pincode of Chinthagudem is 507209.
What is the population of Chinthagudem?
Chinthagudem has a total population of 3,069, including 1,550 males and 1,519 females.
How many households are there in Chinthagudem?
There are 823 households in Chinthagudem.
What is the literacy rate in Chinthagudem?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chinthagudem is 56.11%. Male literacy is 64.13% and female literacy is 47.93%.