Chinnatungam - Santhabommali, Srikakulam

Chinnatungam is a village situated in the Santhabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhabommali and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Chinatungam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinnatungam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinnatungam is 581011. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 532203 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Chinnatungam

As per Census 2011, Chinnatungam village has a total population of 925 people, consisting of 460 males and 465 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 538 literate and 387 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chinnatungam

Chinnatungam 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 Chinnatungam

Chinnatungam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dindu Gopala Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Chinnatungam is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Chinnatungam is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinnatungam

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

Health Facilities in Chinnatungam

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

FAQs about Chinnatungam