Urjam village, Polaki mandal | Pincode 532429

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LGD code: 581499
Pincode: 532429
Post office: Polaki
Population: 2,086
Households: 542
Literacy rate: 60.3%
Sex ratio: 939 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,118
Distance to district centre: 19 km
Distance to mandal centre: 7 km
Distance to Amaravati: 423 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 606 km
Nearest railway station: Harishchandrapuram · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Vaatsalya Hospital - Srikakulam · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Urjam compares

By population, Urjam ranks #9 of 42 villages in Polaki mandal.

Literacy rate

60.3%

+8.3% vs mandal average

Urjam: 60.3%
Polaki mandal: 52.0%
Srikakulam district: 55.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

939

−57 vs mandal average

Urjam: 939
Polaki mandal: 996

Household size

people per home

3.8

Same as the mandal average

Urjam: 3.8
Polaki mandal: 3.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Urjam at a glance

Urjam is a village of 2,086 people in 542 households (Census 2011) in Polaki mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, the 9th-largest of 42 villages in Polaki mandal. Literacy is 60%, 8 points above the mandal average of 52% and the sex ratio is 939 women per 1,000 men. It lies 19 km from the Srikakulam district centre, 16 km from Singupuram, the nearest town, 11 km from Harishchandrapuram railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 532429, served by Polaki post office; the LGD village code is 581499. The nearest hospital or health centre is Vaatsalya Hospital - Srikakulam, 9 km away. The village votes in Narasannapeta assembly constituency, represented by MLA Baggu Ramanamurthy. The population is estimated at 2,272 in 2026, up 9% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Urjam · this village	2,086	60%	—
Polaki · Polaki	7,089	64%	1.6 km W
Gangivalasa · Polaki	1,192	39%	2 km NW
Yetlabasivalasa · Polaki	664	48%	2.3 km W
Ambeerupeta · Polaki	865	51%	2.5 km N
Challayyavalasa · Polaki	1,616	45%	2.6 km NW
Susaram · Polaki	1,523	57%	3 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Urjam

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SRIKAKULAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 27
Distance to district HQ (km): 27
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 1
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): URJAM
Total area (ha): 265
Irrigated area (ha): 213.33
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Urjam

LGD code: 581499
Pincode: 532429
Post office: Polaki
Population (Census 2011): 2,086
Population (projected 2026): 2,272
Households: 542
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 939
Literacy rate: 60.3%
Coordinates: 18.37758°N, 84.11755°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Srikakulam
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narasannapeta
Member of Parliament: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu
Member of Legislative Assembly: Baggu Ramanamurthy
Block / Mandal: Polaki

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Srikakulam district level

Then & Now

Urjam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,086

Census 2011 baseline

+8.9%

Population · 2026

2,272

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

542

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,086Census 2011
Households: 542Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 939 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2722026 proj. · +8.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 3,83,996MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,31,125MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,12,94,823ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,163NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 64.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 71.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Srikakulam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Srikakulam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Srikakulam district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Urjam

Mandal centre

Polaki · ≈ 7.2 km

≈ 15 min by car · 18 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Srikakulam · ≈ 19 km

≈ 40 min by car · 47 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,273 people

Singupuram · ≈ 16 km

≈ 32 min by car · 38 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati423 kmcapital
Hyderabad606 km
Kolkata643 km
Chennai718 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHarishchandrapuram11 km
Bus stopPolaki Bus Stop2 km
Hospital / PHCVaatsalya Hospital - Srikakulam9 km
ATM / bankState Bank Of India , Kotabommali Branch16 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil7 km
CollegeGovernment College for Women25 km
Police stationPolice Quarters1 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Urjam

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Ammavari Temple , SusaramTemple3.9 km ↗

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September 2026

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Sugarcane turned bitter for thousands of farmers in North Andhra districts

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CM Naidu asks officials to assess drought-like condition in Andhra Pradesh by October 1

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Andhra adopts tech-driven farm reforms to cut costs, boost productivity: Minister Atchannaidu

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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News from Srikakulam & Andhra Pradesh

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Sugarcane turned bitter for thousands of farmers in North Andhra districts
thehindu.com14h ago
CM Naidu asks officials to assess drought-like condition in Andhra Pradesh by October 1
The New Indian Express15h ago
Andhra adopts tech-driven farm reforms to cut costs, boost productivity: Minister Atchannaidu
The New Indian Expressyesterday
Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers
News On AIRyesterday
Irrigation accorded top priority in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister
The Hindu2 days ago
Irrigation accorded top priority in Andhra Pradesh, says Minister
thehindu.com2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Urjam

What is the pincode of Urjam?

The pincode of Urjam, Polaki mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh is 532429. The post office is Polaki.

Which post office delivers to Urjam?

Mail for Urjam is delivered through Polaki post office, pincode 532429, in Polaki mandal, Srikakulam district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Urjam located?

Urjam is a village in Polaki mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Urjam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Urjam village has a population of 2,086 across 542 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Urjam in?

Urjam falls under the Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Urjam in?

Urjam falls under the Narasannapeta assembly constituency (AC #8) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Urjam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Urjam village is 60.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Urjam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Urjam village is 939 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Urjam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Urjam, including Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM KISAN. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Urjam from Srikakulam district centre?

Urjam is approximately 19 km (straight-line) from the centre of Srikakulam district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Urjam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Urjam village is 581499.

Which is the nearest town to Urjam?

Singupuram (population 12,273, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 16 km from Urjam in a straight line.

How big is Urjam compared to other villages in Polaki mandal?

Urjam ranks 9 of 42 villages in Polaki mandal by Census 2011 population (2,086 residents).

How far is Urjam from Amaravati?

Urjam is about 423 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 550 km.

How far is Urjam from Hyderabad?

Urjam is about 606 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 788 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Urjam?

Harishchandrapuram is the nearest railway station to Urjam, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Urjam?

Polaki Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Urjam, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Urjam?

Vaatsalya Hospital - Srikakulam is the nearest hospital or health centre to Urjam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Urjam?

State Bank Of India , Kotabommali Branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Urjam, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Urjam?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Urjam, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Who is the MLA of Urjam?

Urjam falls under Narasannapeta assembly constituency (AC 8). The sitting MLA is Baggu Ramanamurthy (TDP).

Who is the MP for Urjam?

Urjam is in Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu (TDP).

What is the population of Urjam in 2026?

Urjam is estimated at 2,272 people in 2026, up about 9% from 2,086 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Urjam in?

Andhra Pradesh falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Urjam in Srikakulam district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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How Urjam compares

Urjam at a glance

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Complete this village · 2/7

Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Urjam

Notice board · Urjam

Key facts — Urjam

Population, education, health & sanitation

Urjam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Urjam on the map

How to reach Urjam

Temples & shrines near Urjam

Villages sharing pincode 532429

Latest posts

Sugarcane turned bitter for thousands of farmers in North Andhra districts

CM Naidu asks officials to assess drought-like condition in Andhra Pradesh by October 1

Andhra adopts tech-driven farm reforms to cut costs, boost productivity: Minister Atchannaidu

Notable persons of Urjam

Open jobs in Urjam

Villages near Urjam

Upcoming events

Vinayaka Chavithi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Ganesh Nimajjanam

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Andhra Pradesh Formation Day

News from Srikakulam & Andhra Pradesh

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People often ask about Urjam

What is the pincode of Urjam?

Which post office delivers to Urjam?

In which district is Urjam located?

What is the population of Urjam as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Urjam in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Urjam in?

What is the literacy rate in Urjam?

What is the sex ratio in Urjam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Urjam?

How far is Urjam from Srikakulam district centre?

What is the LGD code of Urjam?

Which is the nearest town to Urjam?

How big is Urjam compared to other villages in Polaki mandal?

How far is Urjam from Amaravati?

How far is Urjam from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Urjam?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Urjam?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Urjam?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Urjam?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Urjam?

Who is the MLA of Urjam?

Who is the MP for Urjam?

What is the population of Urjam in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Urjam in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Urjam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Urjam on the map

Latest posts

Sugarcane turned bitter for thousands of farmers in North Andhra districts

CM Naidu asks officials to assess drought-like condition in Andhra Pradesh by October 1

Andhra adopts tech-driven farm reforms to cut costs, boost productivity: Minister Atchannaidu

Notable persons of Urjam

Open jobs in Urjam

Upcoming events

Vinayaka Chavithi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami