Sunkidi - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Sunkidi is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Sunkidi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunkidi is 580489. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 532264 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Sunkidi

As per Census 2011, Sunkidi village has a total population of 2,172 people, consisting of 1,061 males and 1,111 females. The village has 521 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,023 literate and 1,149 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 192 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sunkidi

Sunkidi 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 Sunkidi

Sunkidi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Sunkidi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Sunkidi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sunkidi

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

Health Facilities in Sunkidi

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

FAQs about Sunkidi