Laxmipuram - Palasa, Srikakulam

Laxmipuram is a village situated in the Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasa and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Laxmipuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laxmipuram is 580295. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Laxmipuram

According to the 2011 Census, Laxmipuram village had a total population of 1,012 people, including 501 males and 511 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.97%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 64.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,012501511
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693336
Scheduled Castes (SC)783543
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population707403304
Illiterate Population30598207

Nearby Villages of Laxmipuram

Laxmipuram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SogodiyaNorth1.23 km
BrahmanatarlaWest1.25 km
SariyapalleSouth1.62 km
GarudakhandiSouth1.73 km
AnanthagiriSouth-West2.18 km
GopalapuramSouth-East2.19 km
GopaladoravuruSouth-West2.20 km
BantukotturuNorth-West2.40 km
PurnabhadraWest2.52 km
RamakrishnapuramEast2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laxmipuram

Laxmipuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Laxmipuram is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Laxmipuram is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laxmipuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Laxmipuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Laxmipuram

Where is Laxmipuram located?

Laxmipuram village is located in Palasa Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Laxmipuram?

Laxmipuram is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Laxmipuram?

The pincode of Laxmipuram is 532220.

What is the population of Laxmipuram?

Laxmipuram had a total population of 1,012, including 501 males and 511 females.

How many households are there in Laxmipuram?

Laxmipuram had 302 households.

What is the literacy rate in Laxmipuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laxmipuram was 74.97%. Male literacy was 86.11% and female literacy was 64.00%.