Telukunchi - Ichchapuram, Srikakulam

Telukunchi is a village situated in the Ichchapuram mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ichchapuram and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Telukunchi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telukunchi is 580447. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 532312 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Telukunchi

According to the 2011 Census, Telukunchi village had a total population of 2,270 people, including 1,114 males and 1,156 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.51%, with male literacy at 81.09% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Telukunchi

Telukunchi 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 Telukunchi

Telukunchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Telukunchi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Telukunchi is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telukunchi

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

Health Facilities in Telukunchi

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

FAQs about Telukunchi