Veeragunnamapuram - Mandasa, Srikakulam

Veeragunnamapuram is a village situated in the Mandasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandasa and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. V.g.puram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Veeragunnamapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veeragunnamapuram is 580347. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 532242 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Veeragunnamapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Veeragunnamapuram village had a total population of 1,022 people, including 570 males and 452 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 793 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.39%, with male literacy at 87.31% and female literacy at 58.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Veeragunnamapuram

Veeragunnamapuram 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 Veeragunnamapuram

Veeragunnamapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandasa Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Veeragunnamapuram is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Veeragunnamapuram is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veeragunnamapuram

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

Health Facilities in Veeragunnamapuram

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

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