Vedurupaka - Rayavaram, East Godavari

Vedurupaka is a village situated in the Rayavaram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Rayavaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vedurupaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vedurupaka is 587585. The village covers a total geographical area of 1453 hectares and falls under the 533345 pincode. Ramachandrapuram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Vedurupaka

As per Census 2011, Vedurupaka village has a total population of 17,361 people, consisting of 8,571 males and 8,790 females. The village has 5,387 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,723 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11,309 literate and 6,052 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,696 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 179 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population17,3618,5718,790
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,723903820
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,6961,2971,399
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1798990
Literate Population11,3095,8125,497
Illiterate Population6,0522,7593,293

Nearby Villages of Vedurupaka

Vedurupaka 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)
LollaWest2.69 km
KonkuduruNorth-East2.78 km
NadurubadaSouth-East2.87 km
MahendrawadaNorth-West3.64 km
PandalapakaNorth3.69 km
ArikarevulaEast3.74 km
SomeswaramSouth-West4.24 km
PasalapudiSouth4.25 km
TossipudiNorth4.26 km
KutukuluruSouth-West4.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vedurupaka

Vedurupaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balabhadrapuram, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramachandrapuram to Vedurupaka is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Vedurupaka is about 40 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 Vedurupaka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vedurupaka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Vedurupaka

Where is Vedurupaka located?

Vedurupaka village is located in Rayavaram Mandal, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vedurupaka?

The Gram Panchayat of Vedurupaka is Rayavaram.

What is the pincode of Vedurupaka?

The pincode of Vedurupaka is 533345.

What is the population of Vedurupaka?

Vedurupaka has a total population of 17,361, including 8,571 males and 8,790 females.

How many households are there in Vedurupaka?

There are 5,387 households in Vedurupaka.

What is the literacy rate in Vedurupaka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vedurupaka is 65.14%. Male literacy is 67.81% and female literacy is 62.54%.