Aguru village, Mentada mandal | Pincode 535273

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LGD code: 582727
Pincode: 535273
Post office: Mentada
Population: 1,373
Households: 348
Literacy rate: 32.7%
Sex ratio: 993 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 873
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 7 km
Distance to Amaravati: 341 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 515 km
Nearest railway station: Gajapatinagaram · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Lakshmi Clinic · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Aguru compares

By population, Aguru ranks #14 of 37 villages in Mentada mandal.

Literacy rate

32.7%

−8.5% vs mandal average

Aguru: 32.7%
Mentada mandal: 41.2%
Vizianagaram district: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

993

−24 vs mandal average

Aguru: 993
Mentada mandal: 1,017

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Aguru: 3.9
Mentada mandal: 4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Aguru at a glance

Aguru is a village of 1,373 people in 348 households (Census 2011) in Mentada mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, the 14th-largest of 37 villages in Mentada mandal. Literacy is 33%, 9 points below the mandal average of 41% and the sex ratio is 993 women per 1,000 men. It lies 16 km from the Vizianagaram district centre, 21 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 9 km from Gajapatinagaram railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 535273, served by Mentada post office; the LGD village code is 582727. The nearest hospital or health centre is Lakshmi Clinic, 10 km away. The village votes in Salur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Gummidi Sandhyarani. The population is estimated at 1,619 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Aguru · this village	1,373	33%	—
Gurlatammaraju Peta · Mentada	3,235	41%	0.8 km NW
Mentada · Mentada	4,977	52%	1.2 km E
Pittada · Mentada	1,896	44%	1.8 km NW
Vonija · Mentada	399	37%	2.4 km W
Salipeta · Gajapathinagaram	649	53%	3.7 km E
Amarayavalasa · Mentada	601	43%	3.9 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Aguru

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: VIZIANAGARAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 31
Distance to district HQ (km): 31
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 1
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): AGURU
Total area (ha): 742
Irrigated area (ha): 144
Forest area (ha): 30.4

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Aguru

LGD code: 582727
Pincode: 535273
Post office: Mentada
Population (Census 2011): 1,373
Population (projected 2026): 1,619
Households: 348
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 993
Literacy rate: 32.7%
Coordinates: 18.30910°N, 83.25062°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Araku
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Salur
Member of Parliament: Gumma Thanuja Rani
Member of Legislative Assembly: Gummidi Sandhyarani
Block / Mandal: Mentada

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Vizianagaram district level

Then & Now

Aguru — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,373

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,619

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

348

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

410

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,373Census 2011
Households: 348Census 2011
Literacy rate: 32.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 993 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6192026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4102026 projection
Active job cards: 3,51,460MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,05,897MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,12,94,823ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Vizianagaram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Vizianagaram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Vizianagaram district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Aguru

Mandal centre

Mentada · ≈ 6.7 km

≈ 14 min by car · 16 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Vizianagaram · ≈ 16 km

≈ 32 min by car · 38 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 21 km

≈ 43 min by car · 51 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati341 kmcapital
Hyderabad515 km
Chennai663 km
Kolkata713 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGajapatinagaram9 km
Bus stopMentada Bus Stop<1 km
Hospital / PHCLakshmi Clinic10 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank20 km
Petrol pumpRamabhadrapuram Petrol Bunk20 km
CollegeCentral Tribal Univarsity of Andhra Pradesh24 km
Police stationRamabhadrapuram Police station20 km

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Irrigation accorded top priority in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister
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Andhra saw the El Niño drought coming in February, farmers still lost ₹20,000 an acre: Jagan
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People often ask about Aguru

What is the pincode of Aguru?

The pincode of Aguru, Mentada mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh is 535273. The post office is Mentada.

Which post office delivers to Aguru?

Mail for Aguru is delivered through Mentada post office, pincode 535273, in Mentada mandal, Vizianagaram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Aguru located?

Aguru is a village in Mentada mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Aguru as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Aguru village has a population of 1,373 across 348 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Aguru in?

Aguru falls under the Araku Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Aguru in?

Aguru falls under the Salur assembly constituency (AC #13) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Aguru?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Aguru village is 32.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Aguru?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Aguru village is 993 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Aguru?

12 schemes currently match residents of Aguru, including Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM KISAN. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Aguru from Vizianagaram district centre?

Aguru is approximately 16 km (straight-line) from the centre of Vizianagaram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Aguru?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Aguru village is 582727.

Which is the nearest town to Aguru?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 21 km from Aguru in a straight line.

How big is Aguru compared to other villages in Mentada mandal?

Aguru ranks 14 of 37 villages in Mentada mandal by Census 2011 population (1,373 residents).

How far is Aguru from Amaravati?

Aguru is about 341 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 444 km.

How far is Aguru from Hyderabad?

Aguru is about 515 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 669 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Aguru?

Gajapatinagaram is the nearest railway station to Aguru, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Aguru?

Mentada Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Aguru, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Aguru?

Lakshmi Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Aguru, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Aguru?

Union Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Aguru, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Aguru?

Ramabhadrapuram Petrol Bunk is the nearest petrol pump to Aguru, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Who is the MLA of Aguru?

Aguru falls under Salur assembly constituency (AC 13). The sitting MLA is Gummidi Sandhyarani (TDP).

Who is the MP for Aguru?

Aguru is in Araku Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gumma Thanuja Rani (YSRCP).

What is the population of Aguru in 2026?

Aguru is estimated at 1,619 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,373 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Aguru in?

Andhra Pradesh falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Aguru in Vizianagaram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
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What is the pincode of Aguru?

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In which district is Aguru located?

What is the population of Aguru as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Aguru in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Aguru in?

What is the literacy rate in Aguru?

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What government schemes are applicable for residents of Aguru?

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What is the LGD code of Aguru?

Which is the nearest town to Aguru?

How big is Aguru compared to other villages in Mentada mandal?

How far is Aguru from Amaravati?

How far is Aguru from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Aguru?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Aguru?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Aguru?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Aguru?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Aguru?

Who is the MLA of Aguru?

Who is the MP for Aguru?

What is the population of Aguru in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Aguru in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Aguru — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Andhra adopts tech-driven farm reforms to cut costs, boost productivity: Minister Atchannaidu

Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

Irrigation accorded top priority in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister

Notable persons of Aguru

Open jobs in Aguru

Upcoming events

Vinayaka Chavithi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami