Krishnapuram - Padmanabham, Visakhapatnam

Krishnapuram is a village situated in the Padmanabham mandal of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmanabham and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Visakhapatnam. Krishnapuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krishnapuram is 586128. The village covers a total geographical area of 642 hectares and falls under the 531219 pincode. Bheemunipatnam is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Krishnapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Krishnapuram village had a total population of 2,186 people, including 1,094 males and 1,092 females, living in 567 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.64%, with male literacy at 57.88% and female literacy at 41.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 422, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Krishnapuram

Krishnapuram 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 Krishnapuram

Krishnapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Korukonda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bheemunipatnam to Krishnapuram is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Krishnapuram is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krishnapuram

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

Health Facilities in Krishnapuram

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

FAQs about Krishnapuram