The village was first started by two pioneers, Nabi and Kannuku, who came from Rio Negro in Brazil around 1800. They settled in the forest along the mountain range. Later others followed and settled in the community. The community has a population of 652 persons, with 109 households. The community has a Nursery School, a primary school and a health centre.
COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
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Name | Nappi |
Satellites | Parishara & Hiawa |
Region | 9 |
Area of Land | 85.406 sq miles |
Titled/Untitled | Titled |
Name of Current Toshao (2012) | Guy Fredricks |
Name of Former Toshao | Randolph Joseph |
Number of Senior Councillors | 2 |
Total Number Councillors | 15 |
Number of CSO’s | 12 |
DEMOGRAPHICS | |
Total Population | 652 |
Number of households | 109 |
1 st Language | Makushi |
2 nd Language | English |
Religion | Christian |
Means of communication | H.F Radio , Cell phone, Telephone |
Means of Electricity | Solar and generators |
Types of transportation | Bullock car, Motor cycle, Bicycle |
Nearest Town or Village for marketing linkages | Lethem |
Soil Type | Sandy loam, Laterite |
Major economic activities | Sustainable mixed farming |
SCHOOL | |
Name of Nursery School | Nappi Nursery School |
Number of Nursery School Students | 44 |
Name of Primary School Students | Nappi Primary School |
Number of Primary School Students | 199 |
HEALTH FACILITY | |
Type of Health Facility | Health Centre |
Health Personnel | Community health worker |
Source of Water Supply | Solar water supply, well water |
BUILDINGS | |
Other Main Buildings | Hot meal kitchen, Village office, Teacher’s house, Women’s activity centre, Village library |
INFRASTRUCTURE | |
Other Infrastructure | Lumber yard, Multipurpose building, Training centre |
EQUIPMENT | |
Other Equipment | 2 generators, 1 outboard motor engine, Brush cutter, Water pump, Solar pump |
GROUPS | |
List of Social Groups and Clubs | Kunuku Women’s Group |
Nappi Youth Group | |
Nappi Primary School Environmental Club | |
Eagle Sports Club |