Boddam - Rajam, Vizianagaram

Boddam is a village situated in the Rajam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Rajam and around 45 km from Srikakulam. Boddam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boddam is 581323. The village covers a total geographical area of 702 hectares and falls under the 532148 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Boddam

According to the 2011 Census, Boddam village had a total population of 5,039 people, including 2,537 males and 2,502 females, living in 1,228 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.66%, with male literacy at 62.82% and female literacy at 42.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Boddam

Boddam 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 Boddam

Boddam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Batuva, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Boddam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Boddam 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 Boddam

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

Health Facilities in Boddam

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

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