Shermahammadpuram - Etcherla, Srikakulam

Shermahammadpuram is a village situated in the Etcherla mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Etcherla and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Fareedpeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shermahammadpuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shermahammadpuram is 581692. The village covers a total geographical area of 1722 hectares and falls under the 532402 pincode. Srikakulam is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Shermahammadpuram

As per Census 2011, Shermahammadpuram village has a total population of 11,756 people, consisting of 6,250 males and 5,506 females. The village has 3,052 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,222 literate and 4,534 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population11,7566,2505,506
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,120590530
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,266617649
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1015150
Literate Population7,2224,4422,780
Illiterate Population4,5341,8082,726

Nearby Villages of Shermahammadpuram

Shermahammadpuram 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)
KanimettaNorth2.14 km
NarayanapuramSouth-West2.37 km
RamadasupuramNorth-East2.44 km
PillalavalasaNorth-West2.48 km
ShermahammadpurampetaSouth-East2.58 km
IbrahimbadNorth-East2.72 km
DomamSouth-East3.20 km
EtcherlaSouth-West3.20 km
PudivalasaNorth-East3.77 km
DuppalavalasaEast3.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shermahammadpuram

Shermahammadpuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dusi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srikakulam to Shermahammadpuram is about 5 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 Shermahammadpuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Shermahammadpuram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shermahammadpuram 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 Shermahammadpuram

Where is Shermahammadpuram located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Shermahammadpuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Shermahammadpuram is Fareedpeta.

What is the pincode of Shermahammadpuram?

The pincode of Shermahammadpuram is 532402.

What is the population of Shermahammadpuram?

Shermahammadpuram has a total population of 11,756, including 6,250 males and 5,506 females.

How many households are there in Shermahammadpuram?

There are 3,052 households in Shermahammadpuram.

What is the literacy rate in Shermahammadpuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shermahammadpuram is 61.43%. Male literacy is 71.07% and female literacy is 50.49%.