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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Jinnam village had a total population of 2,178 people, including 1,082 males and 1,096 females, living in 570 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.34%, with male literacy at 56.51% and female literacy at 36.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Jinnam