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

According to the 2011 Census, Nivagam village had a total population of 3,951 people, including 1,900 males and 2,051 females, living in 1,020 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.08%, with male literacy at 70.76% and female literacy at 48.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Nivagam