Panukuru - Nandigam, Srikakulam
Panukuru is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kothaagraharam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panukuru village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Panukuru is 580596. The village covers a total geographical area of 54 hectares and falls under the 532218 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Panukuru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Panukuru
Panukuru 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Thotaneela Puram | West | 0.90 km |
| Pathrunivalasa | South | 1.04 km |
| Kothagraharam | South-East | 1.13 km |
| Modugulaputti | North-West | 1.29 km |
| Undrukudia | North-East | 1.30 km |
| Veerabhadrapuram | North-East | 1.51 km |
| Jadyada | West | 1.78 km |
| Peddabanapuram | South-East | 1.80 km |
| Uddandabartupuram | South | 2.19 km |
| Amalakudia | North | 2.27 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Panukuru
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Panukuru. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 149.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Panukuru is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Panukuru is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Panukuru
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panukuru village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Panukuru
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panukuru village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Panukuru
Where is Panukuru located?
Panukuru village is located in Nandigam Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Panukuru?
The Gram Panchayat of Panukuru is Kothaagraharam.
What is the pincode of Panukuru?
The pincode of Panukuru is 532218.