Ajjaram - Peravali, East Godavari

Ajjaram is a village situated in the Peravali mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Peravali and around 82 km from Eluru. Ajjaram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajjaram is 588533. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 534331 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ajjaram

According to the 2011 Census, Ajjaram village had a total population of 2,957 people, including 1,455 males and 1,502 females, living in 780 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.09%, with male literacy at 80.79% and female literacy at 73.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 847, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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 Population2,9571,4551,502
Child Population (0–6 yrs)224117107
Scheduled Castes (SC)847405442
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18117
Literate Population2,1071,0811,026
Illiterate Population850374476

Nearby Villages of Ajjaram

Ajjaram 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)
PeravaliSouth-East1.65 km
KakaraparruEast1.91 km
TadiparruNorth-West1.97 km
PalangiWest3.08 km
KapavaramSouth3.41 km
TeeparruNorth3.49 km
Kothapalle AgraharamSouth-East4.10 km
VelagadurruNorth4.35 km
MukkamalaSouth-East4.47 km
UndrajavaramNorth-West4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ajjaram

Ajjaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tanuku, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Ajjaram is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Ajjaram is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ajjaram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ajjaram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ajjaram

Where is Ajjaram located?

Ajjaram village is located in Peravali Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Ajjaram?

Ajjaram is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ajjaram?

The pincode of Ajjaram is 534331.

What is the population of Ajjaram?

Ajjaram had a total population of 2,957, including 1,455 males and 1,502 females.

How many households are there in Ajjaram?

Ajjaram had 780 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ajjaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ajjaram was 77.09%. Male literacy was 80.79% and female literacy was 73.55%.