Syrigam - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Syrigam 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Syrigam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Syrigam is 581126. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 532432 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Syrigam

As per Census 2011, Syrigam village has a total population of 1,740 people, consisting of 854 males and 886 females. The village has 449 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 803 literate and 937 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,740854886
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1728488
Scheduled Castes (SC)974750
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19109
Literate Population803455348
Illiterate Population937399538

Nearby Villages of Syrigam

Syrigam 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)
AlladapetaSouth1.60 km
TimadamNorth1.70 km
MohiddinpuramEast1.92 km
GotivadaSouth-East2.12 km
AkkuradaNorth-East2.28 km
AlladaSouth2.63 km
ParlamWest2.71 km
MahammadpuramEast2.86 km
DompakaNorth2.93 km
PeddasowlapuramWest3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Syrigam

Syrigam 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 121.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Syrigam is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Syrigam 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 Syrigam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Syrigam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Syrigam

Where is Syrigam located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Syrigam?

Syrigam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Syrigam?

The pincode of Syrigam is 532432.

What is the population of Syrigam?

Syrigam has a total population of 1,740, including 854 males and 886 females.

How many households are there in Syrigam?

There are 449 households in Syrigam.

What is the literacy rate in Syrigam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Syrigam is 46.15%. Male literacy is 53.28% and female literacy is 39.28%.