Somalingapuram - Merakamudidam, Vizianagaram

Somalingapuram is a village situated in the Merakamudidam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merakamudidam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Somalingapuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somalingapuram is 582615. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 535102 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Somalingapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Somalingapuram village had a total population of 905 people, including 468 males and 437 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.41%, with male literacy at 67.63% and female literacy at 46.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Somalingapuram

Somalingapuram 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 Somalingapuram

Somalingapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maradam Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Somalingapuram is about 50 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 Somalingapuram

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

Health Facilities in Somalingapuram

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

FAQs about Somalingapuram