Sunkarapalem - Tallarevu, Kakinada

Sunkarapalem is a village situated in the Tallarevu mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Thallarevu and around 28 km from Kakinada. P. Mallavaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunkarapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunkarapalem is 587738. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 533464 pincode. Kakinada is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sunkarapalem

As per Census 2011, Sunkarapalem village has a total population of 3,756 people, consisting of 1,907 males and 1,849 females. The village has 1,056 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 404 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,672 literate and 1,084 illiterate residents. Additionally, 962 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7561,9071,849
Child Population (0–6 yrs)404212192
Scheduled Castes (SC)962493469
Scheduled Tribes (ST)451728
Literate Population2,6721,4221,250
Illiterate Population1,084485599

Nearby Villages of Sunkarapalem

Sunkarapalem 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)
UppangalaNorth-West1.40 km
LatchipalemNorth-East1.88 km
InjaramWest2.92 km
NeelapalleEast3.22 km
PallipalemNorth3.28 km
YedurulankaSouth-East4.49 km
Patha InjaramSouth4.63 km
KolankaWest4.83 km
UppumilliNorth-West5.73 km
PillankaWest5.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sunkarapalem

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sunkarapalem. The nearest railway station is Kakinada Port, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kakinada to Sunkarapalem is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunkarapalem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sunkarapalem

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

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

FAQs about Sunkarapalem

Where is Sunkarapalem located?

Sunkarapalem village is located in Tallarevu Mandal, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sunkarapalem?

The Gram Panchayat of Sunkarapalem is P. Mallavaram.

What is the pincode of Sunkarapalem?

The pincode of Sunkarapalem is 533464.

What is the population of Sunkarapalem?

Sunkarapalem has a total population of 3,756, including 1,907 males and 1,849 females.

How many households are there in Sunkarapalem?

There are 1,056 households in Sunkarapalem.

What is the literacy rate in Sunkarapalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunkarapalem is 71.14%. Male literacy is 74.57% and female literacy is 67.60%.