Venugopalapuram - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Venugopalapuram is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Nandigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venugopalapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venugopalapuram is 580675. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 532204 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Venugopalapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Venugopalapuram village had a total population of 719 people, including 367 males and 352 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.51%, with male literacy at 59.57% and female literacy at 26.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Venugopalapuram

Venugopalapuram 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 Venugopalapuram

Venugopalapuram 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 147.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Venugopalapuram is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Venugopalapuram is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Venugopalapuram

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

Health Facilities in Venugopalapuram

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

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