Samanthakuru - Allavaram, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Samanthakuru is a village situated in the Allavaram mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Allavaram and around 75 km from Kakinada. Pallipalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samanthakuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samanthakuru is 587873. The village covers a total geographical area of 541 hectares and falls under the 533217 pincode. Amalapuram is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Samanthakuru

As per Census 2011, Samanthakuru village has a total population of 3,386 people, consisting of 1,679 males and 1,707 females. The village has 888 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,989 literate and 1,397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Samanthakuru

Samanthakuru 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 Samanthakuru

Samanthakuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalapuram to Samanthakuru is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Samanthakuru is about 75 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 Samanthakuru

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

Health Facilities in Samanthakuru

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

FAQs about Samanthakuru