Parlam - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Parlam is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Parlam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parlam is 581128. The village covers a total geographical area of 424 hectares and falls under the 532425 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Parlam

According to the 2011 Census, Parlam village had a total population of 1,102 people, including 571 males and 531 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.30%, with male literacy at 68.06% and female literacy at 42.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Parlam

Parlam 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 Parlam

Parlam 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 119.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Parlam is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Parlam 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 Parlam

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

Health Facilities in Parlam

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

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