Bharanigam - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Bharanigam is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Sivarampuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharanigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharanigam is 580678. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 532204 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bharanigam

As per Census 2011, Bharanigam village has a total population of 167 people, consisting of 91 males and 76 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 835 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 95 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1679176
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21147
Literate Population724428
Illiterate Population954748

Nearby Villages of Bharanigam

Bharanigam 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)
VenugopalapuramNorth-West1.14 km
DevadaSouth-East1.17 km
ManigamNorth-East1.35 km
SivarampuramSouth-West1.72 km
VallabharayapaduEast1.95 km
Dodlarama ChandrapuramEast2.08 km
RouthupuramSouth2.11 km
NadupuramNorth-East2.20 km
BadabandaWest2.22 km
NarendrapuramNorth2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bharanigam

Bharanigam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Routhpuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Bharanigam is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Bharanigam is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharanigam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bharanigam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bharanigam 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 Bharanigam

Where is Bharanigam located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bharanigam?

The Gram Panchayat of Bharanigam is Sivarampuram.

What is the pincode of Bharanigam?

The pincode of Bharanigam is 532204.

What is the population of Bharanigam?

Bharanigam has a total population of 167, including 91 males and 76 females.

How many households are there in Bharanigam?

There are 45 households in Bharanigam.

What is the literacy rate in Bharanigam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharanigam is 43.11%. Male literacy is 48.35% and female literacy is 36.84%.