Velkatur Village Overview
Velkatur is a village in Nangnoor tehsil of Medak district, Telangana. It lies about 16 km from Nangnoor tehsil headquarters and around 145 km from Sangareddy district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Velkatur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Velkatur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Velkatur is 573032. The village covers a geographical area of 703 hectares and has a pincode of 502375. Siddipet is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Location Map of Velkatur
Population & Demographics of Velkatur
This section provides population and demographic details of Velkatur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,635 | 856 | 779 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 158 | 69 | 89 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 518 | 288 | 230 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | N/A | 3 |
| Literate Population | 913 | 588 | 325 |
| Illiterate Population | 722 | 268 | 454 |
Key population details of Velkatur village are given below:
- Velkatur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,635, including approximately 856 males and 779 females, with a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 518 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Velkatur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.84%.
- There are around 364 households in Velkatur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Velkatur
Transport facilities help residents of Velkatur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Velkatur
The following villages are located close to Velkatur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Velkatur
- Where is Velkatur located?
- Velkatur village is located in Nangnoor Mandal, Medak district, Telangana, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Velkatur?
- Velkatur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Velkatur?
- The pincode of Velkatur is 502375.
- What is the population of Velkatur?
- Velkatur has a total population of 1,635, including 856 males and 779 females.
- How many households are there in Velkatur?
- There are 364 households in Velkatur.
- What is the literacy rate in Velkatur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velkatur is 55.84%. Male literacy is 68.69% and female literacy is 41.72%.