Niddam - Ganguvarisigadam, Srikakulam

Niddam is a village situated in the Ganguvarisigadam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in G.sigadam and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Niddam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niddam is 581361. The village covers a total geographical area of 739 hectares and falls under the 532148 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Niddam

According to the 2011 Census, Niddam village had a total population of 2,982 people, including 1,498 males and 1,484 females, living in 792 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.78%, with male literacy at 55.06% and female literacy at 42.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Niddam

Niddam 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 Niddam

Public transport in the Niddam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sigadam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Niddam is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Niddam is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niddam

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

Health Facilities in Niddam

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

FAQs about Niddam