Kurigam - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Kurigam is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Khurigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurigam is 580096. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 532457 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kurigam

As per Census 2011, Kurigam village has a total population of 1,569 people, consisting of 817 males and 752 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 858 literate and 711 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurigam

Kurigam 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 Kurigam

Kurigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Kurigam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Kurigam is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurigam

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

Health Facilities in Kurigam

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

FAQs about Kurigam