Rangapuram - Biccavolu, East Godavari

Rangapuram is a village situated in the Biccavolu mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biccavolu and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Rangapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangapuram is 587526. The village covers a total geographical area of 739 hectares and falls under the 533343 pincode. Samalkot is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Rangapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Rangapuram village had a total population of 4,820 people, including 2,377 males and 2,443 females, living in 1,343 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.28%, with male literacy at 48.79% and female literacy at 41.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 826, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rangapuram

Rangapuram 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 Rangapuram

Rangapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Temburu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samalkot to Rangapuram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Rangapuram is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangapuram

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

Health Facilities in Rangapuram

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

FAQs about Rangapuram