Devupuram - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Devupuram is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Devupuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Devupuram is 580624. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Devupuram

As per Census 2011, Devupuram village has a total population of 858 people, consisting of 430 males and 428 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Devupuram

Devupuram 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 Devupuram

Devupuram 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 147.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Devupuram is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Devupuram is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Devupuram

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

Health Facilities in Devupuram

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

FAQs about Devupuram