Belagam - Kaviti, Srikakulam

Belagam is a village situated in the Kaviti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaviti and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Belagam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belagam is 580466. The village covers a total geographical area of 761 hectares and falls under the 532290 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Belagam

According to the 2011 Census, Belagam village had a total population of 5,543 people, including 2,630 males and 2,913 females, living in 1,319 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.87%, with male literacy at 74.20% and female literacy at 50.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Belagam

Belagam 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 Belagam

Belagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 144.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Belagam is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Belagam is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belagam

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

Health Facilities in Belagam

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

FAQs about Belagam