Kongaram - Etcherla, Srikakulam

Kongaram is a village situated in the Etcherla mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Etcherla and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kongaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kongaram is 581704. The village covers a total geographical area of 458 hectares and falls under the 532408 pincode. Srikakulam is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kongaram

As per Census 2011, Kongaram village has a total population of 3,648 people, consisting of 1,801 males and 1,847 females. The village has 922 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 421 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,553 literate and 2,095 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6481,8011,847
Child Population (0–6 yrs)421207214
Scheduled Castes (SC)361323
Scheduled Tribes (ST)522230
Literate Population1,553875678
Illiterate Population2,0959261,169

Nearby Villages of Kongaram

Kongaram 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)
PonnadaEast1.96 km
MuddadaWest2.62 km
DharmavaramSouth3.79 km
DomamNorth-West3.83 km
DuppalavalasaNorth4.26 km
NandigamWest4.31 km
ShermahammadpurampetaNorth-West4.54 km
Voleti Atchanna AgraharamSouth4.77 km
JarajamWest5.04 km
Kaluri Acharyula AgraharamSouth5.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kongaram

Kongaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dusi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikakulam to Kongaram is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kongaram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kongaram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kongaram

Where is Kongaram located?

Kongaram village is located in Etcherla Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kongaram?

Kongaram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kongaram?

The pincode of Kongaram is 532408.

What is the population of Kongaram?

Kongaram has a total population of 3,648, including 1,801 males and 1,847 females.

How many households are there in Kongaram?

There are 922 households in Kongaram.

What is the literacy rate in Kongaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kongaram is 42.57%. Male literacy is 48.58% and female literacy is 36.71%.