Sankhavaram Village Overview
Sankhavaram is a village in Sankhavaram tehsil of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It lies about 45 km from Kakinada district headquarters. Sankhavaram is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sankhavaram village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sankhavaram village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankhavaram is 587042. The village covers a geographical area of 818 hectares and has a pincode of 533446. Pithapuram is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Location Map of Sankhavaram
Population & Demographics of Sankhavaram
This section provides population and demographic details of Sankhavaram village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,039 | 5,444 | 5,595 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,161 | 591 | 570 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,001 | 1,460 | 1,541 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 44 | 18 | 26 |
| Literate Population | 6,043 | 3,112 | 2,931 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,996 | 2,332 | 2,664 |
Key population details of Sankhavaram village are given below:
- Sankhavaram village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 11,039, including approximately 5,444 males and 5,595 females, with a sex ratio of 1027 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 3,001 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 44 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sankhavaram village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 54.74%.
- There are around 3,138 households in Sankhavaram village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sankhavaram
Transport facilities help residents of Sankhavaram village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sankhavaram
The following villages are located close to Sankhavaram and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sankhavaram
- Where is Sankhavaram located?
- Sankhavaram village is located in Sankhavaram Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sankhavaram?
- Sankhavaram is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sankhavaram?
- The pincode of Sankhavaram is 533446.
- What is the population of Sankhavaram?
- Sankhavaram has a total population of 11,039, including 5,444 males and 5,595 females.
- How many households are there in Sankhavaram?
- There are 3,138 households in Sankhavaram.
- What is the literacy rate in Sankhavaram?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sankhavaram is 54.74%. Male literacy is 57.16% and female literacy is 52.39%.