Parasurampuram - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Parasurampuram is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Parasurampuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasurampuram is 580221. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Parasurampuram

As per Census 2011, Parasurampuram village has a total population of 1,573 people, consisting of 921 males and 652 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 707 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,390 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,417 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasurampuram

Parasurampuram 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 Parasurampuram

Parasurampuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patapatnam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Parasurampuram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Parasurampuram is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parasurampuram

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

Health Facilities in Parasurampuram

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

FAQs about Parasurampuram