Sivunikuppam - Venkatagirikota, Chittoor

Sivunikuppam is a village situated in the Venkatagirikota mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Venkatagirikota and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Kongatam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sivunikuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sivunikuppam is 596792. The village covers a total geographical area of 563 hectares and falls under the 517424 pincode. Chittoor is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sivunikuppam

As per Census 2011, Sivunikuppam village has a total population of 2,210 people, consisting of 1,097 males and 1,113 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 278 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,229 literate and 981 illiterate residents. Additionally, 480 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sivunikuppam

Sivunikuppam 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sivunikuppam

Sivunikuppam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champion, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittoor to Sivunikuppam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Sivunikuppam is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sivunikuppam

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

Health Facilities in Sivunikuppam

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

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