Manikyapuram - Kaviti, Srikakulam

Manikyapuram is a village situated in the Kaviti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaviti and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Manikyapuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikyapuram is 580468. The village covers a total geographical area of 516 hectares and falls under the 532292 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Manikyapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Manikyapuram village had a total population of 3,738 people, including 1,751 males and 1,987 females, living in 904 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.98%, with male literacy at 67.68% and female literacy at 40.54%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,493.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikyapuram

Manikyapuram 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 Manikyapuram

Manikyapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 149.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Manikyapuram is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Manikyapuram is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikyapuram

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

Health Facilities in Manikyapuram

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

FAQs about Manikyapuram