Manigam - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Manigam is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Vallabharayapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manigam is 580655. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 532204 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Manigam

According to the 2011 Census, Manigam village had a total population of 490 people, including 254 males and 236 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.32%, with male literacy at 70.25% and female literacy at 51.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 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 Manigam

Manigam 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 Manigam

Manigam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Routhpuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Manigam is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Manigam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manigam

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

Health Facilities in Manigam

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

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