Ampapuram - Bapulapadu, Krishna

Ampapuram is a village situated in the Bapulapadu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bapulapadu and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Ampapuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ampapuram is 589086. The village covers a total geographical area of 882 hectares and falls under the 521109 pincode. Eluru is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Ampapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Ampapuram village had a total population of 4,110 people, including 1,976 males and 2,134 females, living in 1,189 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.11%, with male literacy at 76.30% and female literacy at 68.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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 Population4,1101,9762,134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)399212187
Scheduled Castes (SC)295151144
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1456778
Literate Population2,6761,3461,330
Illiterate Population1,434630804

Nearby Villages of Ampapuram

Ampapuram 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)
KodurupaduNorth-East1.79 km
SobhanadripuramNorth2.60 km
BandarugudemNorth-West2.88 km
PottipaduSouth-West3.31 km
TelaproluSouth3.81 km
VeeravalliEast3.94 km
BalliparruWest4.08 km
SuravaramNorth-West4.65 km
RangannagudemNorth-East5.03 km
AtkuruSouth-West5.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ampapuram

Ampapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Telaprolu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Eluru to Ampapuram is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Ampapuram is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ampapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ampapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Ampapuram

Where is Ampapuram located?

Ampapuram village is located in Bapulapadu Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Ampapuram?

Ampapuram is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ampapuram?

The pincode of Ampapuram is 521109.

What is the population of Ampapuram?

Ampapuram had a total population of 4,110, including 1,976 males and 2,134 females.

How many households are there in Ampapuram?

Ampapuram had 1,189 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ampapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ampapuram was 72.11%. Male literacy was 76.30% and female literacy was 68.31%.