Purushottapuram - Sarubujjili, Srikakulam

Purushottapuram is a village situated in the Sarubujjili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarubujjili and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Peddapalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purushottapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purushottapuram is 581192. The village covers a total geographical area of 1507 hectares and falls under the 532190 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Purushottapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Purushottapuram village had a total population of 4,170 people, including 2,082 males and 2,088 females, living in 1,132 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.24%, with male literacy at 68.41% and female literacy at 44.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 605, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Purushottapuram

Purushottapuram 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 Purushottapuram

Purushottapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Urlam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Purushottapuram is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Purushottapuram is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purushottapuram

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

Health Facilities in Purushottapuram

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

FAQs about Purushottapuram