Koligam - Ichchapuram, Srikakulam

Koligam is a village situated in the Ichchapuram mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ichchapuram and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Koligam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koligam is 580451. The village covers a total geographical area of 230 hectares and falls under the 532312 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Koligam

As per Census 2011, Koligam village has a total population of 1,710 people, consisting of 975 males and 735 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 753 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,204 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Koligam

Koligam 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 Koligam

Koligam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Koligam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Koligam is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koligam

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

Health Facilities in Koligam

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

FAQs about Koligam