Mukundavaram - Rangampeta, East Godavari

Mukundavaram is a village situated in the Rangampeta mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rangampeta and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Mukundavaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukundavaram is 587427. The village covers a total geographical area of 738 hectares and falls under the 533291 pincode. Peddapuram is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mukundavaram

As per Census 2011, Mukundavaram village has a total population of 2,434 people, consisting of 1,227 males and 1,207 females. The village has 729 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,180 literate and 1,254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 673 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4341,2271,207
Child Population (0–6 yrs)288136152
Scheduled Castes (SC)673322351
Scheduled Tribes (ST)936
Literate Population1,180602578
Illiterate Population1,254625629

Nearby Villages of Mukundavaram

Mukundavaram 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)
SubhadrampetaNorth-East1.73 km
ElakolanuSouth-West3.26 km
VenkatapuramNorth-East3.71 km
DoddiguntaEast3.84 km
VadisaleruNorth-West4.62 km
G. DonthamuruSouth4.93 km
RangampetaNorth5.16 km
SingampalleSouth-East5.47 km
KanavaramWest5.62 km
VeerampalemSouth5.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mukundavaram

Mukundavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balabhadrapuram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peddapuram to Mukundavaram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Mukundavaram is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukundavaram

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

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

Health Facilities in Mukundavaram

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

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

FAQs about Mukundavaram

Where is Mukundavaram located?

Mukundavaram village is located in Rangampeta Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mukundavaram?

Mukundavaram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mukundavaram?

The pincode of Mukundavaram is 533291.

What is the population of Mukundavaram?

Mukundavaram has a total population of 2,434, including 1,227 males and 1,207 females.

How many households are there in Mukundavaram?

There are 729 households in Mukundavaram.

What is the literacy rate in Mukundavaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mukundavaram is 48.48%. Male literacy is 49.06% and female literacy is 47.89%.