Amity - Therlam, Vizianagaram

Amity is a village situated in the Therlam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Therlam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Amity village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amity is 582576. The village covers a total geographical area of 792 hectares and falls under the 535126 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Amity

According to the 2011 Census, Amity village had a total population of 2,285 people, including 1,107 males and 1,178 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.28%, with male literacy at 64.15% and female literacy at 38.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Amity

Amity 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 Amity

Amity is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Amity is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Amity is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amity

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

Health Facilities in Amity

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

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