Thogiri - Saravakota, Srikakulam

Thogiri is a village situated in the Saravakota mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saravakota and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Aldu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thogiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thogiri is 580949. The village covers a total geographical area of 1045 hectares and falls under the 532427 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Thogiri

According to the 2011 Census, Thogiri village had a total population of 5,236 people, including 2,641 males and 2,595 females, living in 1,298 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.90%, with male literacy at 67.29% and female literacy at 48.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 730, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

Nearby Villages of Thogiri

Thogiri 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 Thogiri

Thogiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Thogiri is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Thogiri is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thogiri

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

Health Facilities in Thogiri

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

FAQs about Thogiri