Krishnunipalem - Gokavaram, East Godavari

Krishnunipalem is a village situated in the Gokavaram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gokavaram and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Krishnuni Palem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krishnunipalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnunipalem is 587223. The village covers a total geographical area of 1488 hectares and falls under the 533286 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Krishnunipalem

As per Census 2011, Krishnunipalem village has a total population of 2,997 people, consisting of 1,466 males and 1,531 females. The village has 891 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,724 literate and 1,273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,001 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 679 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9971,4661,531
Child Population (0–6 yrs)306145161
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,001494507
Scheduled Tribes (ST)679314365
Literate Population1,724911813
Illiterate Population1,273555718

Nearby Villages of Krishnunipalem

Krishnunipalem 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)
OjubandaNorth2.12 km
JaggampalemNorth-East2.50 km
JiyyampalemNorth-East2.99 km
Peda BheempalleSouth-West3.19 km
RajavaramNorth-East3.86 km
NeeladonelapaduNorth-East4.45 km
GokavaramSouth4.52 km
KothapalleEast4.96 km
KondalampalemNorth-East5.24 km
ThantikondaSouth-West5.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Krishnunipalem

Krishnunipalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Godavari, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to Krishnunipalem is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Krishnunipalem is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnunipalem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Krishnunipalem

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

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

FAQs about Krishnunipalem

Where is Krishnunipalem located?

Krishnunipalem village is located in Gokavaram Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Krishnunipalem?

The Gram Panchayat of Krishnunipalem is Krishnuni Palem.

What is the pincode of Krishnunipalem?

The pincode of Krishnunipalem is 533286.

What is the population of Krishnunipalem?

Krishnunipalem has a total population of 2,997, including 1,466 males and 1,531 females.

How many households are there in Krishnunipalem?

There are 891 households in Krishnunipalem.

What is the literacy rate in Krishnunipalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Krishnunipalem is 57.52%. Male literacy is 62.14% and female literacy is 53.10%.