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

As per Census 2011, Thogiri village has a total population of 5,236 people, consisting of 2,641 males and 2,595 females. The village has 1,298 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 545 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,716 literate and 2,520 illiterate residents. Additionally, 730 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 516 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,2362,6412,595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)545275270
Scheduled Castes (SC)730371359
Scheduled Tribes (ST)516266250
Literate Population2,7161,5921,124
Illiterate Population2,5201,0491,471

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KotturuNorth2.03 km
KinneravadaWest2.13 km
SivarampuramEast2.64 km
CheedipudiSouth-West2.76 km
GopalapuramNorth-West2.99 km
KummariguntaEast2.99 km
AnguruSouth-East3.05 km
Subrahamanya PuramSouth-West3.10 km
AkkivalasaNorth-West3.22 km
SaravakotaNorth3.43 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Thogiri

Where is Thogiri located?

Thogiri village is located in Saravakota Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thogiri?

The Gram Panchayat of Thogiri is Aldu.

What is the pincode of Thogiri?

The pincode of Thogiri is 532427.

What is the population of Thogiri?

Thogiri has a total population of 5,236, including 2,641 males and 2,595 females.

How many households are there in Thogiri?

There are 1,298 households in Thogiri.

What is the literacy rate in Thogiri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thogiri is 51.87%. Male literacy is 60.28% and female literacy is 43.31%.