Nivagam - Kothuru, Srikakulam

Nivagam is a village situated in the Kothuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothuru and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Madanapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nivagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nivagam is 580111. The village covers a total geographical area of 941 hectares and falls under the 532457 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nivagam

As per Census 2011, Nivagam village has a total population of 3,951 people, consisting of 1,900 males and 2,051 females. The village has 1,020 households and a sex ratio of 1,079 females per 1,000 males. There are 420 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,086 literate and 1,865 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 171 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9511,9002,051
Child Population (0–6 yrs)420214206
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,263591672
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1718586
Literate Population2,0861,193893
Illiterate Population1,8657071,158

Nearby Villages of Nivagam

Nivagam 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)
PathapaduSouth-West1.68 km
MathalaNorth2.19 km
ChompaNorth-East2.30 km
SandipolamWest2.34 km
PonnuturuEast2.43 km
VenkatapuramSouth-West2.74 km
ShobhanapuramSouth2.86 km
VeeranarayanapuramNorth3.01 km
AnguruSouth-East3.01 km
VasapaNorth-West3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nivagam

Nivagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hadobhangi Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 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 Parlakimidi (orissa) to Nivagam is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Nivagam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nivagam

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

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

Health Facilities in Nivagam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nivagam

Where is Nivagam located?

Nivagam village is located in Kothuru Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nivagam?

The Gram Panchayat of Nivagam is Madanapuram.

What is the pincode of Nivagam?

The pincode of Nivagam is 532457.

What is the population of Nivagam?

Nivagam has a total population of 3,951, including 1,900 males and 2,051 females.

How many households are there in Nivagam?

There are 1,020 households in Nivagam.

What is the literacy rate in Nivagam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nivagam is 52.80%. Male literacy is 62.79% and female literacy is 43.54%.