Kanithivooru - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Kanithivooru is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kanithivuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanithivooru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanithivooru is 580654. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 532218 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kanithivooru

As per Census 2011, Kanithivooru village has a total population of 1,029 people, consisting of 509 males and 520 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 643 literate and 386 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,029509520
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1255867
Literate Population643371272
Illiterate Population386138248

Nearby Villages of Kanithivooru

Kanithivooru 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)
NadupuramSouth0.96 km
SavaraneelapuramNorth-West1.13 km
KamadhenuvuNorth-West1.43 km
HaridasupuramNorth-East1.54 km
Uddanam NarsingapalleEast1.73 km
ManigamSouth1.76 km
MojjuvadaSouth-East1.87 km
KanchivooruNorth-West1.96 km
NarendrapuramWest1.99 km
GovindapuramEast2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanithivooru

Kanithivooru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Kanithivooru is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kanithivooru is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanithivooru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanithivooru

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanithivooru 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Kanithivooru

Where is Kanithivooru located?

Kanithivooru village is located in Nandigam Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanithivooru?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanithivooru is Kanithivuru.

What is the pincode of Kanithivooru?

The pincode of Kanithivooru is 532218.

What is the population of Kanithivooru?

Kanithivooru has a total population of 1,029, including 509 males and 520 females.

How many households are there in Kanithivooru?

There are 255 households in Kanithivooru.

What is the literacy rate in Kanithivooru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanithivooru is 62.49%. Male literacy is 72.89% and female literacy is 52.31%.