Venkatapuram - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Venkatapuram 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 Venkatapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapuram is 580524. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Venkatapuram

As per Census 2011, Venkatapuram village has a total population of 472 people, consisting of 236 males and 236 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Venkatapuram

Venkatapuram 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 Venkatapuram

Venkatapuram 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 151.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Venkatapuram is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Venkatapuram 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 Venkatapuram

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

Health Facilities in Venkatapuram

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

FAQs about Venkatapuram