Baligam - Mandasa, Srikakulam

Baligam is a village situated in the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandasa and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Baligam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baligam is 580345. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 532243 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Baligam

As per Census 2011, Baligam village has a total population of 1,810 people, consisting of 901 males and 909 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,196 literate and 614 illiterate residents. Additionally, 439 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baligam

Baligam 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 Baligam

Baligam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 153.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Baligam is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Baligam is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baligam

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

Health Facilities in Baligam

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

FAQs about Baligam