Punnam - Ganguvarisigadam, Srikakulam

Punnam is a village situated in the Ganguvarisigadam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in G.sigadam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Punnam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punnam is 581339. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 535125 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Punnam

According to the 2011 Census, Punnam village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 581 males and 541 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.42%, with male literacy at 71.18% and female literacy at 47.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Punnam

Punnam 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 Punnam

Punnam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Batuva, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Punnam is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Punnam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punnam

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

Health Facilities in Punnam

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

FAQs about Punnam