Atchutapuram - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Atchutapuram is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Atchyuthapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atchutapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atchutapuram is 581102. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 532428 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Atchutapuram

As per Census 2011, Atchutapuram village has a total population of 1,125 people, consisting of 566 males and 559 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 520 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,125566559
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246361
Scheduled Castes (SC)673532
Literate Population605356249
Illiterate Population520210310

Nearby Villages of Atchutapuram

Atchutapuram 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)
ParvathalapetaWest1.21 km
KomanapalleSouth-East1.42 km
MarrivalasaNorth-East1.42 km
LakshimipuramNorth-West1.46 km
KotturuSouth1.81 km
NagarikatakamNorth2.03 km
Srimannarayana PuramNorth-East2.08 km
SomanadhapuramNorth-West2.23 km
RasulpetaSouth2.41 km
GarinivalasaNorth-East2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Atchutapuram

Atchutapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Urlam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Atchutapuram is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Atchutapuram is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atchutapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Atchutapuram

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

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

FAQs about Atchutapuram

Where is Atchutapuram located?

Atchutapuram village is located in Jalumuru Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Atchutapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Atchutapuram is Atchyuthapuram.

What is the pincode of Atchutapuram?

The pincode of Atchutapuram is 532428.

What is the population of Atchutapuram?

Atchutapuram has a total population of 1,125, including 566 males and 559 females.

How many households are there in Atchutapuram?

There are 297 households in Atchutapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Atchutapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Atchutapuram is 53.78%. Male literacy is 62.90% and female literacy is 44.54%.