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'''Kankipadu''' is a [[census town]] in [[Krishna district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is also the [[mandal]] headquarters of [[Kankipadu mandal]] in [[Vijayawada revenue division]].<ref name=census /><ref>{{cite web|title=Krishna District Mandals |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part31.pdf|publisher=Census of India|access-date=21 January 2015|pages=506, 529|format=PDF}}</ref> The town is located on the banks of the [[Paleru|Paleru River]] which is a tributary of the [[Krishna River]].
'''Kankipadu''' is a Suburb of [[Vijayawada]] in [[Krishna District]] of the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It is also the [[mandal]] headquarters of [[Kankipadu mandal]] in [[Vijayawada revenue division|Vuyyuru revenue division]].<ref name=census>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook - Krishna|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2816_PART_B_DCHB_KRISHNA.pdf |website=Census of India|access-date=18 January 2015|page=17,388|format=PDF}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Krishna District Mandals |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/maps/atlas/28part31.pdf|publisher=Census of India|access-date=21 January 2015|pages=506, 529|format=PDF}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
It is located 55&nbsp;km towards west from district headquarters [[Machilipatnam]]. Kankipadu is located at {{Coord|16.4500|N|80.7833|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Kankipadu.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kankipadu]</ref> It has an average elevation of 6&nbsp;metres (22&nbsp;feet). Vijayawada is the nearest major city to Kankipadu.
It is located 55 km towards west from district headquarters [[Machilipatnam]]. Kankipadu is located at {{Coord|16.4500|N|80.7833|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/02/Kankipadu.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kankipadu]</ref> It has an average elevation of 6&nbsp;metres (22&nbsp;feet). Kankipadu is Eastern Parts of Vijayawada .


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Kankipadu mandal is as follows:<ref>[http://ourvillageindia.org/Place.aspx?PID=22510 Kankipadu mandal at Our Village India.org]</ref>
According to [[Indian census]], 2001, the demographic details of Kankipadu mandal is as follows:<ref>[http://ourvillageindia.org/Place.aspx?PID=22510 Kankipadu mandal at Our Village India.org]</ref>
* Total Population: 63,243 in 16,074 Households.
* Total Population: 63,243 in 16,074 Households.
* Male Population: 31,676 and Female Population: 31,567
* Male Population: 31,676 and Female Population: 31,567
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==Transport==
==Transport==
[[Vijayawada]] is the nearest city to Kankipadu. Vijayawada is 14&nbsp;km from Kankipadu. There is a bus stand in the town. APSRTC runs buses from Kankipadu to different places in Andhra Pradesh. City buses run from Vijayawada to Kankipadu daily.
Kankipadu is one of the major locality of [[Vijaywada]].APSRTC servers City buses from different parts city to Kankipadu.The Nearest railway station to kankipadu are Uppaluru railway station about 7 km and nearest airport is Vijayawada international airport located in gannavaram is about 14 km
 
==Notable Persons==
*Padma Bhushan K L Rao ([[Kanuri Lakshmana Rao]] - Famous Civil Engineer and MP[1962-67]
 
*Padma Sri [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] - Film Actor and MLA[1999-2004]
 
*Annapurna - Film Actress
 
*Girija [1938-95] - Film Actress


== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Krishna district]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Vijayawada]]
[[Category:Census towns in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Mandal headquarters in Krishna district]]
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Latest revision as of 03:15, 20 May 2025

Kankipadu
Kankipadu is located in Andhra Pradesh
Kankipadu
Kankipadu
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 16°27′00″N 80°47′00″E / 16.4500°N 80.7833°E / 16.4500; 80.7833
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictKrishna
Area
 • Total3.37 km2 (1.30 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total14,616
 • Density4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
521 151
Vehicle registrationAP 16
Lok Sabha constituencyMachilipatnam
Assembly constituencyPenamaluru

Kankipadu is a Suburb of Vijayawada in Krishna District of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the mandal headquarters of Kankipadu mandal in Vuyyuru revenue division.[1][2]

Geography[edit | edit source]

It is located 55 km towards west from district headquarters Machilipatnam. Kankipadu is located at 16°27′00″N 80°47′00″E / 16.4500°N 80.7833°E / 16.4500; 80.7833.[3] It has an average elevation of 6 metres (22 feet). Kankipadu is Eastern Parts of Vijayawada .

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Kankipadu mandal is as follows:[4]

  • Total Population: 63,243 in 16,074 Households.
  • Male Population: 31,676 and Female Population: 31,567
  • Children Under 6-years: 7,166 (Boys - 3,635 and Girls - 3,531)
  • Total Literates: 39,781

Education[edit | edit source]

The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the School Education Department of the state.[5][6] The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu.

Transport[edit | edit source]

Kankipadu is one of the major locality of Vijaywada.APSRTC servers City buses from different parts city to Kankipadu.The Nearest railway station to kankipadu are Uppaluru railway station about 7 km and nearest airport is Vijayawada international airport located in gannavaram is about 14 km

Notable Persons[edit | edit source]

  • Annapurna - Film Actress
  • Girija [1938-95] - Film Actress

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "District Census Handbook - Krishna" (PDF). Census of India. p. 17,388. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  2. "Krishna District Mandals" (PDF). Census of India. pp. 506, 529. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  3. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kankipadu
  4. Kankipadu mandal at Our Village India.org
  5. "School Education Department" (PDF). School Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  6. "The Department of School Education - Official AP State Government Portal | AP State Portal". www.ap.gov.in. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.

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