Nigaram - Gummalakshmipuram, Parvathipuram Manyam

Nigaram is a village situated in the Gummalakshmipuram mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Gummalakshmipuram and around 146 km from Vizianagaram. Kukkidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nigaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nigaram is 581838. The village covers a total geographical area of 25 hectares and falls under the 535523 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Nigaram

According to the 2011 Census, Nigaram village had a total population of 338 people, including 160 males and 178 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.69%, with male literacy at 33.59% and female literacy at 20.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Nigaram

Nigaram 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 Nigaram

Nigaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasingi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Nigaram is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Nigaram is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nigaram

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

Health Facilities in Nigaram

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

FAQs about Nigaram