Panjam - Venkatagiri, Tirupati

Panjam is a village situated in the Venkatagiri mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Venkatagiri and around 96 km from Nellore. Panjam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panjam is 592376. The village covers a total geographical area of 494 hectares and falls under the 524132 pincode. Venkatagiri is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Panjam

As per Census 2011, Panjam village has a total population of 541 people, consisting of 273 males and 268 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 262 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Panjam

Panjam 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 Panjam

Panjam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yataluru, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Venkatagiri to Panjam is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Panjam is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panjam

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

Health Facilities in Panjam

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

FAQs about Panjam