Yeragam - Sarubujjili, Srikakulam

Yeragam is a village situated in the Sarubujjili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarubujjili and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Yeragam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yeragam is 581161. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 532458 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Yeragam

As per Census 2011, Yeragam village has a total population of 1,394 people, consisting of 670 males and 724 females. The village has 415 households and a sex ratio of 1,080 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 753 literate and 641 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,394670724
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185959
Scheduled Castes (SC)19696100
Literate Population753430323
Illiterate Population641240401

Nearby Villages of Yeragam

Yeragam 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)
LoddalakakitapalleNorth-West1.36 km
DompakaEast1.67 km
SarabhapuramWest1.81 km
TimadamSouth-East1.99 km
RasulpetaNorth-East2.00 km
PeddasowlapuramSouth-West2.31 km
SuravaramEast2.50 km
MatalabpetaNorth2.64 km
VijayarampuramNorth-West2.91 km
IsakalapalemSouth-West2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Yeragam

Yeragam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Urlam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Yeragam is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Yeragam is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yeragam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Yeragam

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

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

FAQs about Yeragam

Where is Yeragam located?

Yeragam village is located in Sarubujjili Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Yeragam?

Yeragam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Yeragam?

The pincode of Yeragam is 532458.

What is the population of Yeragam?

Yeragam has a total population of 1,394, including 670 males and 724 females.

How many households are there in Yeragam?

There are 415 households in Yeragam.

What is the literacy rate in Yeragam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yeragam is 54.02%. Male literacy is 64.18% and female literacy is 44.61%.