Jeegiram - Salur, Parvathipuram Manyam

Jeegiram is a village situated in the Salur mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Salur and around 63 km from Vizianagaram. Jeegiram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeegiram is 582429. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 535593 pincode. Salur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Jeegiram

As per Census 2011, Jeegiram village has a total population of 1,750 people, consisting of 877 males and 873 females. The village has 486 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,097 literate and 653 illiterate residents. Additionally, 649 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,750877873
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17910079
Scheduled Castes (SC)649327322
Scheduled Tribes (ST)592831
Literate Population1,097637460
Illiterate Population653240413

Nearby Villages of Jeegiram

Jeegiram 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)
NelipartiSouth2.17 km
PanukuvalasaNorth-West2.36 km
PagulachennuruNorth-East2.52 km
KurmarajupetaEast2.64 km
Guruvinayuni PedavalasaNorth2.96 km
ViswanadhapuramSouth-West3.17 km
Kondakaraka Valasa @ JanavarivalasaNorth3.92 km
Panasapeddikona ValasaWest4.10 km
ChandrappavalasaNorth-East4.12 km
MosuruSouth4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jeegiram

Jeegiram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bobbili, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Salur to Jeegiram is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Jeegiram is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jeegiram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Jeegiram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Jeegiram

Where is Jeegiram located?

Jeegiram village is located in Salur Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jeegiram?

Jeegiram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jeegiram?

The pincode of Jeegiram is 535593.

What is the population of Jeegiram?

Jeegiram has a total population of 1,750, including 877 males and 873 females.

How many households are there in Jeegiram?

There are 486 households in Jeegiram.

What is the literacy rate in Jeegiram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jeegiram is 62.69%. Male literacy is 72.63% and female literacy is 52.69%.