Veeraghattam


Veeraghattam is a town located in Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.It is located in Veeraghattam mandal of Palakonda revenue division.

Geography

Veeraghattam is located near the Vattigedda river and Eastern ghats. It has an average elevation of.

Demographics

, Veeraghattam had a population of 14,315. The total population constitute, 6,911 males and 7,404 females —a sex ratio of 1071 females per 1000 males. 1,427 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 741 are boys and 686 are girls. The average literacy rate stands at 70.89% with 8,638 literates, significantly higher than the district average of 61.70%. Owing to the tropical climate, agriculture and small scale business is the major occupation of the maximum population. There is no railway transport to this location, the nearest railway station is Parvatipuram at a distance of 27 km.

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