Poram - Regidi Amadalavalasa, Vizianagaram

Poram is a village situated in the Regidi Amadalavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Regidi Amadalavalasa and around 57 km from Srikakulam. Unukuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poram is 580846. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 532122 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Poram

According to the 2011 Census, Poram village had a total population of 858 people, including 436 males and 422 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.50%, with male literacy at 61.93% and female literacy at 42.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Poram

Poram 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 Poram

Poram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sigadam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Poram is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Poram is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poram

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

Health Facilities in Poram

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

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