Appapuram - Mandavalli, Eluru

Appapuram is a village situated in the Mandavalli mandal of Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Mandavalli and around 63 km from Machilipatnam. Appapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Appapuram is 589318. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 521333 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Appapuram

As per Census 2011, Appapuram village has a total population of 547 people, consisting of 264 males and 283 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 344 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population547264283
Child Population (0–6 yrs)421824
Scheduled Castes (SC)253122131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population344177167
Illiterate Population20387116

Nearby Villages of Appapuram

Appapuram 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)
SobhanadripuramNorth-West1.08 km
BhyravapatnamNorth1.73 km
Ayyavari RudravaramSouth-East1.80 km
MandavalliSouth-West2.17 km
PrathipaduNorth-West2.20 km
SyamalambapuramEast2.35 km
AchavaramNorth-East2.39 km
ChavalipaduNorth3.01 km
VinjaramEast3.26 km
MuduthallapaduNorth-West3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Appapuram

Appapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandavalli, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Appapuram is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Appapuram is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Appapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Appapuram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Appapuram 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 Appapuram

Where is Appapuram located?

Appapuram village is located in Mandavalli Mandal, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Appapuram?

Appapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Appapuram?

The pincode of Appapuram is 521333.

What is the population of Appapuram?

Appapuram has a total population of 547, including 264 males and 283 females.

How many households are there in Appapuram?

There are 154 households in Appapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Appapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Appapuram is 62.89%. Male literacy is 67.05% and female literacy is 59.01%.