Mallam - Pithapuram, Kakinada

Mallam is a village situated in the Pithapuram mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Pithapuram and around 33 km from Kakinada. Mallam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallam is 587469. The village covers a total geographical area of 556 hectares and falls under the 533433 pincode. Pithapuram is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mallam

According to the 2011 Census, Mallam village had a total population of 4,975 people, including 2,533 males and 2,442 females, living in 1,404 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.08%, with male literacy at 66.50% and female literacy at 63.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 961, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mallam

Mallam 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 Mallam

Mallam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandrampalem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pithapuram to Mallam is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Mallam is about 33 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 Mallam

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

Health Facilities in Mallam

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

FAQs about Mallam