Sirlam - Makkuva, Parvathipuram Manyam

Sirlam is a village situated in the Makkuva mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Makkuva and around 92 km from Vizianagaram. D-sirlam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirlam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirlam is 582201. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 535527 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sirlam

As per Census 2011, Sirlam village has a total population of 1,738 people, consisting of 852 males and 886 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 749 literate and 989 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 183 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirlam

Sirlam 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 Sirlam

Sirlam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitanagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Sirlam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Sirlam is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sirlam

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

Health Facilities in Sirlam

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

FAQs about Sirlam