Jinnam - Gajapathinagaram, Vizianagaram

Jinnam is a village situated in the Gajapathinagaram mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gajapathinagaram and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Zinnam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jinnam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jinnam is 582754. The village covers a total geographical area of 645 hectares and falls under the 535270 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Jinnam

As per Census 2011, Jinnam village has a total population of 2,178 people, consisting of 1,082 males and 1,096 females. The village has 570 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 264 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 887 literate and 1,291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1781,0821,096
Child Population (0–6 yrs)264130134
Scheduled Castes (SC)303151152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452322
Literate Population887538349
Illiterate Population1,291544747

Nearby Villages of Jinnam

Jinnam 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)
LingalavalasaWest1.62 km
Viziarama Gajapathi RajapuramNorth1.95 km
RamannapetaNorth-East2.42 km
MutcherlaEast2.43 km
ThummikapalleSouth2.70 km
ChinakadaNorth2.95 km
Sriranga RajapuramSouth-West3.05 km
MulakalagumadamNorth-West3.05 km
LogisaSouth3.09 km
VemaliNorth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jinnam

Jinnam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gajapatinagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Vizianagaram to Jinnam is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jinnam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jinnam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Jinnam

Where is Jinnam located?

Jinnam village is located in Gajapathinagaram Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jinnam?

The Gram Panchayat of Jinnam is Zinnam.

What is the pincode of Jinnam?

The pincode of Jinnam is 535270.

What is the population of Jinnam?

Jinnam has a total population of 2,178, including 1,082 males and 1,096 females.

How many households are there in Jinnam?

There are 570 households in Jinnam.

What is the literacy rate in Jinnam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jinnam is 40.73%. Male literacy is 49.72% and female literacy is 31.84%.