Nemalam - Therlam, Vizianagaram

Nemalam is a village situated in the Therlam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Therlam and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Nemalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nemalam is 582572. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 535126 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Nemalam

As per Census 2011, Nemalam village has a total population of 2,334 people, consisting of 1,168 males and 1,166 females. The village has 609 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 278 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 944 literate and 1,390 illiterate residents. Additionally, 520 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3341,1681,166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)278144134
Scheduled Castes (SC)520258262
Scheduled Tribes (ST)927
Literate Population944569375
Illiterate Population1,390599791

Nearby Villages of Nemalam

Nemalam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ravimanu GadabavalasaSouth-East1.28 km
KavirayanivalasaSouth-West1.30 km
SathivadaNorth-West1.70 km
ChukkavalasaSouth2.53 km
SundaradaNorth-East2.68 km
GoluguvalasaNorth-West2.78 km
Seetharampuram (near) KoratamNorth-West2.90 km
KagamSouth3.13 km
AmityWest3.18 km
AppalammapetaNorth-West3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nemalam

Nemalam 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 89.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Nemalam is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Nemalam is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nemalam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nemalam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nemalam

Where is Nemalam located?

Nemalam village is located in Therlam Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nemalam?

Nemalam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nemalam?

The pincode of Nemalam is 535126.

What is the population of Nemalam?

Nemalam has a total population of 2,334, including 1,168 males and 1,166 females.

How many households are there in Nemalam?

There are 609 households in Nemalam.

What is the literacy rate in Nemalam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nemalam is 40.45%. Male literacy is 48.72% and female literacy is 32.16%.