Mukhalingam - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Mukhalingam is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Sri Mukhalingam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukhalingam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukhalingam is 581094. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 532428 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Mukhalingam

As per Census 2011, Mukhalingam village has a total population of 3,022 people, consisting of 1,504 males and 1,518 females. The village has 837 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,753 literate and 1,269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukhalingam

Mukhalingam 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 Mukhalingam

Mukhalingam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganguwada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Mukhalingam is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Mukhalingam is about 45 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 Mukhalingam

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

Health Facilities in Mukhalingam

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

FAQs about Mukhalingam