Booragam - Tekkali, Srikakulam

Booragam is a village situated in the Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tekkali and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Buragam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Booragam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Booragam is 581007. The village covers a total geographical area of 1146 hectares and falls under the 532212 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Booragam

As per Census 2011, Booragam village has a total population of 2,859 people, consisting of 1,394 males and 1,465 females. The village has 687 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,429 literate and 1,430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 486 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Booragam

Booragam 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 Booragam

Booragam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Routhpuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 146.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Booragam is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Booragam is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Booragam

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

Health Facilities in Booragam

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

FAQs about Booragam