Tonki - Parvathipuram, Parvathipuram Manyam

Tonki is a village situated in the Parvathipuram mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from Parvatipuram and around 108 km from Vizianagaram. Donkala Kothapatnam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tonki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tonki is 582158. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 535527 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Tonki

According to the 2011 Census, Tonki village had a total population of 247 people, including 122 males and 125 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.85%, with male literacy at 54.63% and female literacy at 43.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population247122125
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301416
Scheduled Castes (SC)862
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1044955
Literate Population1065947
Illiterate Population1416378

Nearby Villages of Tonki

Tonki 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)
Donkalakotha PatnamWest1.02 km
GochekkaNorth-East1.57 km
TadangivalasaSouth1.80 km
VijayarampuramSouth2.90 km
LakshmipuramSouth-East3.01 km
AnasabhadraSouth-West3.34 km
BuduruvadaNorth-West3.52 km
AdaruWest3.54 km
DokiseelaNorth-East3.62 km
NandaSouth4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tonki

Tonki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitanagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Tonki is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Tonki is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tonki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tonki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tonki

Where is Tonki located?

Tonki village is located in Parvathipuram Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tonki?

The Gram Panchayat of Tonki is Donkala Kothapatnam.

What is the pincode of Tonki?

The pincode of Tonki is 535527.

What is the population of Tonki?

Tonki had a total population of 247, including 122 males and 125 females.

How many households are there in Tonki?

Tonki had 59 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tonki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tonki was 48.85%. Male literacy was 54.63% and female literacy was 43.12%.