Silagam - Kaviti, Srikakulam

Silagam is a village situated in the Kaviti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaviti and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Landariputtuga serves as the Grama Panchayat for Silagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silagam is 580467. The village covers a total geographical area of 1331 hectares and falls under the 532322 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Silagam

According to the 2011 Census, Silagam village had a total population of 8,624 people, including 4,091 males and 4,533 females, living in 2,143 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.03%, with male literacy at 71.71% and female literacy at 47.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Silagam

Silagam 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 Silagam

Silagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 144.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Silagam is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Silagam is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silagam

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

Health Facilities in Silagam

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

FAQs about Silagam