Sathamvalasa - Merakamudidam, Vizianagaram

Sathamvalasa is a village situated in the Merakamudidam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merakamudidam and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Sathammavalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sathamvalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sathamvalasa is 582623. The village covers a total geographical area of 430 hectares and falls under the 532127 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Sathamvalasa

As per Census 2011, Sathamvalasa village has a total population of 1,616 people, consisting of 782 males and 834 females. The village has 440 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 702 literate and 914 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,616782834
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17777100
Scheduled Castes (SC)422200222
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19712
Literate Population702402300
Illiterate Population914380534

Nearby Villages of Sathamvalasa

Sathamvalasa 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)
BheemavaramWest1.95 km
PuthikavalasaSouth-East2.07 km
Jadavari KothavalasaNorth-East2.12 km
DasumanthapuramEast2.57 km
RachagumadamNorth-West2.75 km
Dommigani GadabavalasaNorth3.01 km
GarugubilliSouth3.07 km
PerumaliNorth-East3.13 km
KondalaveruSouth-West3.50 km
SiridevipuramSouth-East3.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sathamvalasa

Sathamvalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chipurupalle, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Sathamvalasa is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sathamvalasa

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

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

Health Facilities in Sathamvalasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sathamvalasa

Where is Sathamvalasa located?

Sathamvalasa village is located in Merakamudidam Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sathamvalasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Sathamvalasa is Sathammavalasa.

What is the pincode of Sathamvalasa?

The pincode of Sathamvalasa is 532127.

What is the population of Sathamvalasa?

Sathamvalasa has a total population of 1,616, including 782 males and 834 females.

How many households are there in Sathamvalasa?

There are 440 households in Sathamvalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Sathamvalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sathamvalasa is 43.44%. Male literacy is 51.41% and female literacy is 35.97%.