Golagam - Anakapalli

Golagam is a village situated in the Anakapalli mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Anakapalle and around 45 km from Visakhapatnam. Golagam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golagam is 586198. The village covers a total geographical area of 577 hectares and falls under the 531002 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Golagam

As per Census 2011, Golagam village has a total population of 3,082 people, consisting of 1,547 males and 1,535 females. The village has 790 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 346 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,607 literate and 1,475 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0821,5471,535
Child Population (0–6 yrs)346183163
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537875
Literate Population1,607925682
Illiterate Population1,475622853

Nearby Villages of Golagam

Golagam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GopalapuramEast1.39 km
BhatlapudiSouth-West1.45 km
RebakaNorth-West2.20 km
MaredupudiSouth-East2.55 km
Chintanippula AgraharamNorth2.61 km
SankaramWest2.66 km
ValluruSouth4.07 km
MakavaramNorth-West4.34 km
KannuruEast4.37 km
BatajangalapalemNorth-East4.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Golagam

Golagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thadi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Golagam is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Golagam is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golagam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Golagam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Golagam

Where is Golagam located?

Golagam village is located in Anakapalli Mandal, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Golagam?

Golagam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Golagam?

The pincode of Golagam is 531002.

What is the population of Golagam?

Golagam has a total population of 3,082, including 1,547 males and 1,535 females.

How many households are there in Golagam?

There are 790 households in Golagam.

What is the literacy rate in Golagam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Golagam is 52.14%. Male literacy is 59.79% and female literacy is 44.43%.