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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sunkidi village had a total population of 2,172 people, including 1,061 males and 1,111 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.76%, with male literacy at 61.39% and female literacy at 46.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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