Rajupalem - Kirlampudi, Kakinada

Rajupalem is a village situated in the Kirlampudi mandal of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Kirlampudi and around 30 km from Kakinada. Rajupalem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajupalem is 587270. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 533431 pincode. Peddapuram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Rajupalem

As per Census 2011, Rajupalem village has a total population of 2,155 people, consisting of 1,056 males and 1,099 females. The village has 602 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,249 literate and 906 illiterate residents. Additionally, 638 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1551,0561,099
Child Population (0–6 yrs)230119111
Scheduled Castes (SC)638306332
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population1,249628621
Illiterate Population906428478

Nearby Villages of Rajupalem

Rajupalem 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)
MukkolluSouth-East1.12 km
RamakrishnapuramWest1.62 km
TatiparthiSouth2.09 km
ChillangiNorth2.24 km
B. KothuruEast2.52 km
KirlampudiNorth-East2.54 km
ChandramampalleSouth-West2.74 km
BhupalapatnamNorth-West2.83 km
TirupatiSouth-West3.12 km
MangiturthiSouth-East3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajupalem

Rajupalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chandrampalem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peddapuram to Rajupalem is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Rajupalem is about 30 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 Rajupalem

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

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

Health Facilities in Rajupalem

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rajupalem

Where is Rajupalem located?

Rajupalem village is located in Kirlampudi Mandal, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajupalem?

Rajupalem is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajupalem?

The pincode of Rajupalem is 533431.

What is the population of Rajupalem?

Rajupalem has a total population of 2,155, including 1,056 males and 1,099 females.

How many households are there in Rajupalem?

There are 602 households in Rajupalem.

What is the literacy rate in Rajupalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajupalem is 57.96%. Male literacy is 59.47% and female literacy is 56.51%.