Karlam - Cheepurupalli, Vizianagaram

Karlam is a village situated in the Cheepurupalli mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Cheepurupalle and around 43 km from Vizianagaram. Karlam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karlam is 582822. The village covers a total geographical area of 1253 hectares and falls under the 535125 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Karlam

According to the 2011 Census, Karlam village had a total population of 4,583 people, including 2,318 males and 2,265 females, living in 995 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.12%, with male literacy at 47.71% and female literacy at 34.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Karlam

Karlam 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 Karlam

Karlam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Batuva, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Karlam is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Karlam is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karlam

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

Health Facilities in Karlam

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

FAQs about Karlam