Unukuru - Regidi Amadalavalasa, Vizianagaram

Unukuru is a village situated in the Regidi Amadalavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Regidi Amadalavalasa and around 53 km from Srikakulam. Unukuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unukuru is 580848. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 532122 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Unukuru

As per Census 2011, Unukuru village has a total population of 1,597 people, consisting of 814 males and 783 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 738 literate and 859 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,597814783
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1669076
Scheduled Castes (SC)218117101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)361620
Literate Population738444294
Illiterate Population859370489

Nearby Villages of Unukuru

Unukuru 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)
PoramNorth-East1.21 km
ParampetaSouth1.52 km
Peda SirlamSouth-East1.99 km
VenkatapuramNorth-East2.05 km
ArasadaNorth-West2.28 km
VoppangiWest2.41 km
AmbadaNorth-East2.86 km
Korla ValasaSouth3.06 km
KodisaNorth3.10 km
Panasala ValasaSouth-West3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Unukuru

Unukuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sigadam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Unukuru is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Unukuru is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Unukuru

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

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

Health Facilities in Unukuru

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

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

FAQs about Unukuru

Where is Unukuru located?

Unukuru village is located in Regidi Amadalavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Unukuru?

Unukuru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Unukuru?

The pincode of Unukuru is 532122.

What is the population of Unukuru?

Unukuru has a total population of 1,597, including 814 males and 783 females.

How many households are there in Unukuru?

There are 390 households in Unukuru.

What is the literacy rate in Unukuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Unukuru is 46.21%. Male literacy is 54.55% and female literacy is 37.55%.