Kanumalla - Singarayakonda, Prakasam

Kanumalla is a village situated in the Singarayakonda mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Singarayakonda and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Kanumalla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanumalla is 591546. The village covers a total geographical area of 996 hectares and falls under the 523101 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kanumalla

According to the 2011 Census, Kanumalla village had a total population of 2,727 people, including 1,302 males and 1,425 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.07%, with male literacy at 70.58% and female literacy at 56.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 307.

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 Population2,7271,3021,425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236126110
Scheduled Castes (SC)332158174
Scheduled Tribes (ST)307142165
Literate Population1,571830741
Illiterate Population1,156472684

Nearby Villages of Kanumalla

Kanumalla 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)
KalikivayaNorth-East3.56 km
Mulaguntapadu (ct)North-East3.63 km
SanampudiSouth3.96 km
NandanavanamNorth4.54 km
OgurSouth-West4.54 km
SingarayakondaSouth-East4.76 km
PalukurNorth-West4.78 km
SomarajupalleEast5.00 km
K.bitraguntaNorth-East6.97 km
Manneti KotaSouth7.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanumalla

Kanumalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singarayakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Kanumalla is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Kanumalla is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanumalla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanumalla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kanumalla

Where is Kanumalla located?

Kanumalla village is located in Singarayakonda Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanumalla?

Kanumalla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanumalla?

The pincode of Kanumalla is 523101.

What is the population of Kanumalla?

Kanumalla had a total population of 2,727, including 1,302 males and 1,425 females.

How many households are there in Kanumalla?

Kanumalla had 604 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanumalla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanumalla was 63.07%. Male literacy was 70.58% and female literacy was 56.35%.