Veeraghattam - Veeraghattam, Parvathipuram Manyam

Veeraghattam is a village situated in the Veeraghattam mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from Srikakulam. Veeraghattam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veeraghattam is 579928. The village covers a total geographical area of 839 hectares and falls under the 532460 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Veeraghattam

As per Census 2011, Veeraghattam village has a total population of 14,315 people, consisting of 6,911 males and 7,404 females. The village has 3,586 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,427 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,638 literate and 5,677 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 968 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Veeraghattam

Veeraghattam 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 Veeraghattam

Veeraghattam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parvatipuram Tn, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Veeraghattam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Veeraghattam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veeraghattam

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

Health Facilities in Veeraghattam

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

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