Kanupuru - Korukonda, East Godavari

Kanupuru is a village situated in the Korukonda mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korukonda and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Kanupuru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanupuru is 587383. The village covers a total geographical area of 1428 hectares and falls under the 533289 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kanupuru

According to the 2011 Census, Kanupuru village had a total population of 4,928 people, including 2,462 males and 2,466 females, living in 1,448 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.09%, with male literacy at 56.19% and female literacy at 57.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 589, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kanupuru

Kanupuru 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 Kanupuru

Kanupuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Godavari, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to Kanupuru is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Kanupuru is about 74 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 Kanupuru

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

Health Facilities in Kanupuru

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

FAQs about Kanupuru