Skinnerapuram - Attili, West Godavari

Skinnerapuram is a village situated in the Attili mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Attili and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Skinnerapuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Skinnerapuram is 588560. The village covers a total geographical area of 471 hectares and falls under the 534230 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Skinnerapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Skinnerapuram village had a total population of 2,035 people, including 1,019 males and 1,016 females, living in 554 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.43%, with male literacy at 83.11% and female literacy at 73.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 605, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0351,0191,016
Child Population (0–6 yrs)213113100
Scheduled Castes (SC)605299306
Scheduled Tribes (ST)963
Literate Population1,429753676
Illiterate Population606266340

Nearby Villages of Skinnerapuram

Skinnerapuram 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)
UnikiliSouth-East1.84 km
KorukolluWest2.14 km
AravalliNorth-East2.60 km
KanchumarruNorth2.73 km
MogalluSouth-West3.04 km
Vendra AgraharamSouth3.32 km
EduruNorth-West3.32 km
AndaluruEast3.54 km
KondepudiSouth-East3.76 km
VendraSouth4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Skinnerapuram

Skinnerapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aravalli, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Skinnerapuram is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Skinnerapuram is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Skinnerapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Skinnerapuram

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

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

FAQs about Skinnerapuram

Where is Skinnerapuram located?

Skinnerapuram village is located in Attili Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Skinnerapuram?

Skinnerapuram is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Skinnerapuram?

The pincode of Skinnerapuram is 534230.

What is the population of Skinnerapuram?

Skinnerapuram had a total population of 2,035, including 1,019 males and 1,016 females.

How many households are there in Skinnerapuram?

Skinnerapuram had 554 households.

What is the literacy rate in Skinnerapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Skinnerapuram was 78.43%. Male literacy was 83.11% and female literacy was 73.80%.