Singavaram - Merakamudidam, Vizianagaram

Singavaram is a village situated in the Merakamudidam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merakamudidam and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. China Bantupalli serves as the Grama Panchayat for Singavaram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singavaram is 582644. The village covers a total geographical area of 261 hectares and falls under the 535102 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Singavaram

According to the 2011 Census, Singavaram village had a total population of 845 people, including 417 males and 428 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.12%, with male literacy at 57.71% and female literacy at 31.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population845417428
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226755
Scheduled Castes (SC)21147
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population319202117
Illiterate Population526215311

Nearby Villages of Singavaram

Singavaram 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)
VasudevapuramSouth-West1.00 km
KunchigumadamNorth-East1.21 km
JagannadhapuramSouth1.99 km
IppalavalasaSouth-East2.25 km
BillalavalasaEast2.59 km
KorlamNorth-East2.63 km
RegatiagraharamSouth-East2.76 km
KothakarraNorth3.07 km
ChinabantupalleSouth-West3.23 km
GarbhamNorth-West3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singavaram

Singavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garividi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Singavaram is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singavaram

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

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

Health Facilities in Singavaram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Singavaram

Where is Singavaram located?

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

What is the Grama Panchayat of Singavaram?

The Grama Panchayat of Singavaram is China Bantupalli.

What is the pincode of Singavaram?

The pincode of Singavaram is 535102.

What is the population of Singavaram?

Singavaram had a total population of 845, including 417 males and 428 females.

How many households are there in Singavaram?

Singavaram had 190 households.

What is the literacy rate in Singavaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singavaram was 44.12%. Male literacy was 57.71% and female literacy was 31.37%.