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

As per Census 2011, Karlam village has a total population of 4,583 people, consisting of 2,318 males and 2,265 females. The village has 995 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 541 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,662 literate and 2,921 illiterate residents. Additionally, 322 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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