Appapuram - Kakumanu, Guntur

Appapuram is a village situated in the Kakumanu mandal of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakumanu and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Guntur. Appapuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Appapuram is 590353. The village covers a total geographical area of 1120 hectares and falls under the 522112 pincode. Bapatla is the nearest town, located about 15 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 2,792 people, including 1,378 males and 1,414 females, living in 870 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.05%, with male literacy at 79.38% and female literacy at 66.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,030, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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 Population2,7921,3781,414
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235122113
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,030508522
Scheduled Tribes (ST)582830
Literate Population1,868997871
Illiterate Population924381543

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)
ReturSouth2.70 km
KondapaturWest3.95 km
KakumanuNorth-West4.20 km
BodipalemEast4.81 km
GarikapaduNorth-East5.05 km
GopapuramSouth-East5.23 km
BhallukanudupalemNorth5.51 km
JillellamudiSouth-East5.61 km
Chennubhotla PalemSouth-West5.77 km
PoondlaSouth-East7.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Appapuram

Appapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Appikatla, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 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 Bapatla to Appapuram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Appapuram is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Appapuram

Where is Appapuram located?

Appapuram village is located in Kakumanu Mandal, Guntur 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 522112.

What is the population of Appapuram?

Appapuram had a total population of 2,792, including 1,378 males and 1,414 females.

How many households are there in Appapuram?

Appapuram had 870 households.

What is the literacy rate in Appapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Appapuram was 73.05%. Male literacy was 79.38% and female literacy was 66.95%.