Routhupuram - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Routhupuram 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. Sailada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Routhupuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Routhupuram is 580691. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 532212 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Routhupuram

As per Census 2011, Routhupuram village has a total population of 1,243 people, consisting of 587 males and 656 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 612 illiterate residents. Additionally, 323 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Routhupuram

Routhupuram 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 Routhupuram

Routhupuram 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 148.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Routhupuram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Routhupuram 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 Routhupuram

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

Health Facilities in Routhupuram

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

FAQs about Routhupuram