Rajam - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Rajam is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Vajrapukothuru and around 75 km from Srikakulam. Rajam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajam is 580534. The village covers a total geographical area of 361 hectares and falls under the 532222 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Rajam

According to the 2011 Census, Rajam village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 737 males and 854 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 1,159 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.06%, with male literacy at 82.94% and female literacy at 60.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajam

Rajam 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 Rajam

Rajam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 157.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Rajam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Rajam is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajam

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

Health Facilities in Rajam

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

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