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

According to the 2011 Census, Bharanigam village had a total population of 167 people, including 91 males and 76 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 835 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.32%, with male literacy at 57.14% and female literacy at 40.58%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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