Sunnadevi - Palasa, Srikakulam

Sunnadevi is a village situated in the Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasa and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Grudasupuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunnadevi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunnadevi is 580273. The village covers a total geographical area of 459 hectares and falls under the 532222 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sunnadevi

As per Census 2011, Sunnadevi village has a total population of 640 people, consisting of 319 males and 321 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 368 literate and 272 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population640319321
Child Population (0–6 yrs)593227
Literate Population368208160
Illiterate Population272111161

Nearby Villages of Sunnadevi

Sunnadevi 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)
MamidimettuSouth-East0.90 km
MakarajolaNorth1.71 km
GurudasupuramSouth-East1.71 km
AllimerakaNorth-East1.82 km
NeelavathiSouth-East2.17 km
Malagovinda PuramNorth2.23 km
Pathakamala PuramNorth2.91 km
KarapalleNorth-West3.05 km
KothakamalapuramNorth-East3.16 km
SariapalleSouth-East3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sunnadevi

Public transport in the Sunnadevi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Summadevi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 154.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Sunnadevi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Sunnadevi is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunnadevi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sunnadevi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sunnadevi

Where is Sunnadevi located?

Sunnadevi village is located in Palasa Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sunnadevi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sunnadevi is Grudasupuram.

What is the pincode of Sunnadevi?

The pincode of Sunnadevi is 532222.

What is the population of Sunnadevi?

Sunnadevi has a total population of 640, including 319 males and 321 females.

How many households are there in Sunnadevi?

There are 174 households in Sunnadevi.

What is the literacy rate in Sunnadevi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunnadevi is 57.50%. Male literacy is 65.20% and female literacy is 49.84%.