Kancharam — Rajam, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh

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LGD code: 581312
Pincode: 532127
Population: 5,237
Households: 1,275
Literacy rate: 47.8%
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,500

Key facts — Kancharam

LGD code: 581312
Pincode: 532127
Population (Census 2011): 5,237
Population (projected 2026): 5,703
Households: 1,275
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1005
Literacy rate: 47.8%
Coordinates: 18.45762°N, 83.62252°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Vizianagaram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Cheepurupalli
Member of Parliament: Appalanaidu Kalisetti
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kimidi Kalavenkata Rao
Block / Mandal: Rajam

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 Vizianagaram district level

Then & Now

Kancharam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,237

Census 2011 baseline

+8.9%

Population · 2026

5,703

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,275

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: 5,237Census 2011
Households: 1,275Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,7032026 proj. · +8.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 3,51,460MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,05,897MGNREGA · 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: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%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 · Vizianagaram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Vizianagaram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Vizianagaram 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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Notable places in Kancharam

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

6 places mapped

Temple· 3
Fire station· 1
Playground· 1
Shop· 1

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Temple
ANJANEYA TEMPLE
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Temple
DURGA TEMPLE
📍 364 m awayOSM
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Temple
SHIRDI SAI BABA TEMPLE
📍 407 m awayOSM
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Civic

Fire station
FIRE STATION
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · general
SRI SAI SURYA DURGA ENTERPRISES
📍 334 m awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Playground
ADARSH NAGAR PLAYGROUND
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Kancharam

What is the pincode of Kancharam?

The pincode of Kancharam, Rajam mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh is 532127.

In which district is Kancharam located?

Kancharam is a village in Rajam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Kancharam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kancharam village has a population of 5,237 across 1,275 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kancharam in?

Kancharam falls under the Vizianagaram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kancharam in?

Kancharam falls under the Cheepurupalli assembly constituency (AC #15) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Kancharam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kancharam village is 47.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Kancharam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kancharam village is 1005 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kancharam?

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

What is the LGD code of Kancharam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kancharam village is 581312.

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