Knapuram (Rv), Ferrargunj, South Andamans, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Content updated on September 16, 2024.

Geographic Location of Knapuram (Rv)


The village Knapuram (Rv) is located in Ferrargunj Tahsil of South Andamans District in the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It is governed by Winberlygunj Gram Panchayat. It comes under Ferrargunj Community Development Block. The nearest town is Port Blair, which is about 41 kilometers away from Knapuram (Rv).

Travel and Communication for Knapuram (Rv)


The village is connected by public bus services. Private buses services are available for the village. There is a railway station more than 10 kms away from the village.

Postal Address:
Knapuram (Rv),
South Andamans,
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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Climate Change, Weather and Environment Reports / Data for Knapuram (Rv)


Climate, Environment and Weather data, climate change reports etc. for Knapuram (Rv) is available as professional paid service. You may contact us for further details and sample data.

A brief summary of available data for Knapuram (Rv) is given below:

CategoryResolutionPeriod
Precipitation - hHalf Hourly / 0.1 deg (11 kms) grid2001 - 2024
Precipitation - lDaily / 0.25 deg (28 kms) grid1901 - 2024
Temperature - hMonthly / 0.5 deg (55 kms) grid1901 - 2023
Temperature - lDaily / 1 deg (111 kms) grid1951 - 2024

Social Structure of Knapuram (Rv)


As per available data from the year 2009, 1317 persons live in 263 house holds in the village Knapuram (Rv). There are 643 female individuals and 674 male individuals in the village. Females constitute 48.82% and males constitute 51.18% of the total population.

There are 11 scheduled tribes persons of which 8 are females and 3 are males. Females constitute 72.73% and males constitute 27.27% of the scheduled tribes population. Scheduled tribes constitute 0.84% of the total population.

Population density of Knapuram (Rv) is 751.71 persons per square kilometer.

Land and Natural Resources in Knapuram (Rv)


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Total area of Knapuram (Rv) is 175.2 Hectares as per the data available for the year 2009.

Total sown/agricultural area is 42.98 ha. About 42.98 ha is un-irrigated area.

About 20.45 ha is in non-agricultural use. About 23.76 ha is used permanent pastures and grazing lands. About 6.19 ha is under miscellaneous tree crops.

About 13.42 ha is culturable waste land. About 40.24 ha is lying as fallow land other than current fallows. About 3.01 ha is covered by barren and un-cultivable land.

Schools in Knapuram (Rv)


There is a private pre-primary school in the village Knapuram (Rv).

There is a private primary school in the village Knapuram (Rv).

There is a private middle school in the village Knapuram (Rv).

There are no private or government secondary schools in the village. However, there is a private secondary school in Wimberlygunj, which is less than 5 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There are no private or government senior secondary schools in the village. However, there is a private senior secondary school in Wimberlygunj, which is less than 5 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

Colleges in Knapuram (Rv)


There are no private or government arts and science degree colleges in the village. However, there is a private arts and science degree college in Port Blair, which is more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There are no private or government engineering colleges in the village. However, there is a private engineering college in Port Blair, which is more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There are no private or government medical colleges in the village. However, there is a private medical college in Chennai, which is more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There are no private or government management institutes in the village. However, there is a private management institute in Chennai, which is more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There are no private or government polytechnic institutes in the village. However, there is a private polytechnic institute in Port Blair, which is more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

Other Educational Facilities in Knapuram (Rv)


There are no private or government vocational training school / ITIs in the village. However, there is a private vocational training school / ITI in Port Blair, which is more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There are no private or government non formal training centres in the village. However, there is a private non formal training centre in Port Blair, which is more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There are no private or government differently abled schools in the village. However, there is a private differently abled school in Port Blair, which is more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

Healthcare Facilities in Knapuram (Rv)


There is a community health centre 5-10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There is a primary health centre 5-10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There is a primary health sub-centre with doctors and 2 paramedical staff in the village Knapuram (Rv).

There is a maternity and child welfare centre 5-10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There is a TB clinic 5-10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There is a allopathic hospital more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There is a alternative medicine hospital more than 10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There is a dispensary less than 5 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There is a veterinary hospital 5-10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

There is no mobile health centre in the village Knapuram (Rv) or anywhere in the nearby villages.

There is a family welfare centre 5-10 kms away from Knapuram (Rv).

*Note: Most of the above information provided as per data compiled from the year 2009.

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