Kagam - Therlam, Vizianagaram

Kagam is a village situated in the Therlam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Therlam and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kagam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kagam is 582593. The village covers a total geographical area of 838 hectares and falls under the 532127 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kagam

According to the 2011 Census, Kagam village had a total population of 1,732 people, including 841 males and 891 females, living in 479 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.19%, with male literacy at 62.32% and female literacy at 41.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Kagam

Kagam 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 Kagam

Kagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Batuva, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Kagam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Kagam is about 55 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 Kagam

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

Health Facilities in Kagam

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

FAQs about Kagam