Muragadam - Balijipeta, Parvathipuram Manyam

Muragadam is a village situated in the Balijipeta mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Balijipeta and around 93 km from Vizianagaram. Ajjada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muragadam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muragadam is 582279. The village covers a total geographical area of 700 hectares and falls under the 535546 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Muragadam

As per Census 2011, Muragadam village has a total population of 512 people, consisting of 226 males and 286 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 1,265 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 204 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muragadam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Muragadam

Muragadam 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 Muragadam

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Muragadam. The nearest railway station is Narsipuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Muragadam is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Muragadam is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Muragadam

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

Health Facilities in Muragadam

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

FAQs about Muragadam