Nowgam - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Nowgam is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Nowgam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nowgam is 580643. The village covers a total geographical area of 326 hectares and falls under the 532204 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nowgam

According to the 2011 Census, Nowgam village had a total population of 1,363 people, including 684 males and 679 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.48%, with male literacy at 63.58% and female literacy at 43.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Nowgam

Nowgam 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 Nowgam

Nowgam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Routhpuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Nowgam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Nowgam 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 Nowgam

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

Health Facilities in Nowgam

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

FAQs about Nowgam