Ananthagiri - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Ananthagiri is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Vajrapukothuru and around 80 km from Srikakulam. Anathagiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ananthagiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ananthagiri is 580522. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Ananthagiri

As per Census 2011, Ananthagiri village has a total population of 1,420 people, consisting of 697 males and 723 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 732 literate and 688 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ananthagiri

Ananthagiri 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 Ananthagiri

Ananthagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 151.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Ananthagiri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Ananthagiri is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ananthagiri

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

Health Facilities in Ananthagiri

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

FAQs about Ananthagiri