Mahammadpuram - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Mahammadpuram is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Gotivada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahammadpuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahammadpuram is 581124. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 532432 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Mahammadpuram

As per Census 2011, Mahammadpuram village has a total population of 643 people, consisting of 326 males and 317 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 217 literate and 426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population643326317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)845034
Scheduled Castes (SC)1366868
Literate Population21712592
Illiterate Population426201225

Nearby Villages of Mahammadpuram

Mahammadpuram 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)
MohiddinpuramNorth-West1.21 km
PagoduSouth-East1.32 km
ChennayavalasaNorth-East1.44 km
GotivadaSouth-West1.84 km
RamayyavalasaSouth1.96 km
VelusodaSouth-East2.10 km
AkkuradaNorth-West2.52 km
AlladapetaSouth-West2.75 km
SyrigamWest2.86 km
KurmanadhapuramSouth3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahammadpuram

Mahammadpuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Urlam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Mahammadpuram is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Mahammadpuram is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahammadpuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mahammadpuram

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

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

FAQs about Mahammadpuram

Where is Mahammadpuram located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mahammadpuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahammadpuram is Gotivada.

What is the pincode of Mahammadpuram?

The pincode of Mahammadpuram is 532432.

What is the population of Mahammadpuram?

Mahammadpuram has a total population of 643, including 326 males and 317 females.

How many households are there in Mahammadpuram?

There are 139 households in Mahammadpuram.

What is the literacy rate in Mahammadpuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahammadpuram is 33.75%. Male literacy is 38.34% and female literacy is 29.02%.