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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Appapuram village had a total population of 547 people, including 264 males and 283 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.12%, with male literacy at 71.95% and female literacy at 64.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Category Total Male Female
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 Grama Panchayat of Appapuram?

Appapuram is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Appapuram?

The pincode of Appapuram is 521333.

What is the population of Appapuram?

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

How many households are there in Appapuram?

Appapuram had 154 households.

What is the literacy rate in Appapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Appapuram was 68.12%. Male literacy was 71.95% and female literacy was 64.48%.