Koratam - Therlam, Vizianagaram

Koratam is a village situated in the Therlam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Therlam and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Koratam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koratam is 582560. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 535126 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Koratam

As per Census 2011, Koratam village has a total population of 1,262 people, consisting of 613 males and 649 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 640 literate and 622 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Koratam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Koratam

Koratam 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 Koratam

Koratam 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 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Koratam is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Koratam is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koratam

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

Health Facilities in Koratam

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

FAQs about Koratam