Korlam - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Korlam is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Korlam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korlam is 580504. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 532264 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Korlam

As per Census 2011, Korlam village has a total population of 3,531 people, consisting of 1,648 males and 1,883 females. The village has 895 households and a sex ratio of 1,142 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,147 literate and 1,384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Korlam

Korlam 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 Korlam

Korlam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 153.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Korlam is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Korlam is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korlam

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

Health Facilities in Korlam

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

FAQs about Korlam