Venkatapuram - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Venkatapuram is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Harshabada serves as the Grama Panchayat for Venkatapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapuram is 580607. The village covers a total geographical area of 25 hectares and falls under the 532204 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Venkatapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Venkatapuram village had a total population of 70 people, including 29 males and 41 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,414 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.61%, with male literacy at 56.00% and female literacy at 48.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Venkatapuram

Venkatapuram 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 Venkatapuram

Venkatapuram 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 142.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Venkatapuram is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Venkatapuram is about 75 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 Venkatapuram

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

Health Facilities in Venkatapuram

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

FAQs about Venkatapuram