Thanam - Paravada, Anakapalli

Thanam is a village situated in the Paravada mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Paravada and around 35 km from Visakhapatnam. Thanam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thanam is 586160. The village covers a total geographical area of 446 hectares and falls under the 531021 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Thanam

According to the 2011 Census, Thanam village had a total population of 4,526 people, including 2,122 males and 2,404 females, living in 1,023 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.83%, with male literacy at 70.12% and female literacy at 58.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, 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.

Nearby Villages of Thanam

Thanam 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Thanam

Thanam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thadi, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Thanam is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Thanam is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thanam

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

Health Facilities in Thanam

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

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