Musiram - Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram

Musiram is a village situated in the Kothavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothavalasa and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Musiram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musiram is 583069. The village covers a total geographical area of 485 hectares and falls under the 535183 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Musiram

As per Census 2011, Musiram village has a total population of 1,507 people, consisting of 720 males and 787 females. The village has 408 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 779 literate and 728 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,507720787
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1438162
Scheduled Castes (SC)1336271
Literate Population779449330
Illiterate Population728271457

Nearby Villages of Musiram

Musiram 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)
RamalingapuramSouth-East1.85 km
DevadaEast2.00 km
PindrangiWest2.17 km
SrungavaramSouth2.37 km
RegaNorth2.49 km
NeelakantapuramNorth-West3.33 km
CheedivalasaSouth-East3.33 km
KallepalleNorth3.50 km
TamarapalleNorth-East3.64 km
SundarayyapetaSouth-East3.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Musiram

Musiram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallividu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Visakhapatnam to Musiram is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Musiram 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 Musiram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Musiram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Musiram 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 >10 km

FAQs about Musiram

Where is Musiram located?

Musiram village is located in Kothavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Musiram?

Musiram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Musiram?

The pincode of Musiram is 535183.

What is the population of Musiram?

Musiram has a total population of 1,507, including 720 males and 787 females.

How many households are there in Musiram?

There are 408 households in Musiram.

What is the literacy rate in Musiram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Musiram is 51.69%. Male literacy is 62.36% and female literacy is 41.93%.