Nissankadurgam - Karvetinagar, Chittoor

Nissankadurgam is a village situated in the Karvetinagar mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karvetinagaram and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Lakshmirajupet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nissankadurgam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nissankadurgam is 596424. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 517582 pincode. Tirupati is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Nissankadurgam

As per Census 2011, Nissankadurgam village has a total population of 1,057 people, consisting of 538 males and 519 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 589 literate and 468 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 278 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nissankadurgam are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,057538519
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156253
Scheduled Castes (SC)814140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)278141137
Literate Population589323266
Illiterate Population468215253

Nearby Villages of Nissankadurgam

Nissankadurgam 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)
LakshmirajupetSouth-East1.70 km
KotarveduNorth-West2.28 km
GopichettipalleWest2.62 km
KethumatmaharajapuramNorth-West3.15 km
Damodara MaharajapuramNorth3.44 km
PallipattuSouth-West3.79 km
EduvaripalleWest4.14 km
KrishnasamudramWest4.41 km
KolathurSouth4.79 km
AnnurkasabagayatNorth-West5.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nissankadurgam

Nissankadurgam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vepagunta, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Tirupati to Nissankadurgam is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Nissankadurgam is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nissankadurgam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nissankadurgam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nissankadurgam

Where is Nissankadurgam located?

Nissankadurgam village is located in Karvetinagar Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nissankadurgam?

The Gram Panchayat of Nissankadurgam is Lakshmirajupet.

What is the pincode of Nissankadurgam?

The pincode of Nissankadurgam is 517582.

What is the population of Nissankadurgam?

Nissankadurgam has a total population of 1,057, including 538 males and 519 females.

How many households are there in Nissankadurgam?

There are 274 households in Nissankadurgam.

What is the literacy rate in Nissankadurgam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nissankadurgam is 55.72%. Male literacy is 60.04% and female literacy is 51.25%.