Chaganam - Sydapuram, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Chaganam is a village situated in the Sydapuram mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sydapuram and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Chaganam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaganam is 592244. The village covers a total geographical area of 3024 hectares and falls under the 524407 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Chaganam

According to the 2011 Census, Chaganam village had a total population of 3,284 people, including 1,683 males and 1,601 females, living in 888 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.13%, with male literacy at 67.00% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 720, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,135.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaganam

Chaganam 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 Chaganam

Chaganam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudur Jn, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Chaganam is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Chaganam is about 59 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 Chaganam

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

Health Facilities in Chaganam

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

FAQs about Chaganam