Anandapuram - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Anandapuram is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Anadhapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anandapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anandapuram is 580628. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 532218 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Anandapuram

As per Census 2011, Anandapuram village has a total population of 558 people, consisting of 261 males and 297 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 1,137 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 318 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population558261297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663135
Scheduled Castes (SC)341816
Literate Population318185133
Illiterate Population24076164

Nearby Villages of Anandapuram

Anandapuram 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)
MadigapuramSouth-East1.11 km
UddandabartupuramNorth1.52 km
TurakalakotaNorth-West1.77 km
DevupuramWest1.83 km
HaridasupuramSouth1.97 km
Prathapaviswana DhapuramEast2.08 km
SavarabanapuramEast2.19 km
Santhosha PuramWest2.39 km
PanasalapaduNorth-East2.41 km
CherukupalleSouth-East2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anandapuram

Anandapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 149.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Anandapuram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Anandapuram 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 Anandapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Anandapuram

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

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

FAQs about Anandapuram

Where is Anandapuram located?

Anandapuram village is located in Nandigam Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anandapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Anandapuram is Anadhapuram.

What is the pincode of Anandapuram?

The pincode of Anandapuram is 532218.

What is the population of Anandapuram?

Anandapuram has a total population of 558, including 261 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Anandapuram?

There are 148 households in Anandapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Anandapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anandapuram is 56.99%. Male literacy is 70.88% and female literacy is 44.78%.