Buragam - Pathapatnam, Srikakulam

Buragam is a village situated in the Pathapatnam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pathapatnam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Buragam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buragam is 580156. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 532214 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Buragam

As per Census 2011, Buragam village has a total population of 1,432 people, consisting of 718 males and 714 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 704 literate and 728 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Buragam

Buragam 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 Buragam

Buragam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patapatnam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Buragam is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Buragam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buragam

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

Health Facilities in Buragam

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

FAQs about Buragam