Vappangi - Gummalakshmipuram, Parvathipuram Manyam

Vappangi is a village situated in the Gummalakshmipuram mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from Gummalakshmipuram and around 152 km from Vizianagaram. Kondawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vappangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vappangi is 581876. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 535523 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Vappangi

As per Census 2011, Vappangi village has a total population of 165 people, consisting of 77 males and 88 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,142 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 59 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1657788
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211011
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1607684
Literate Population593623
Illiterate Population1064165

Nearby Villages of Vappangi

Vappangi 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)
AlavaddaNorth1.12 km
KurasingiNorth-West1.47 km
KondavadaSouth-East1.76 km
VathadaSouth1.80 km
RanasingiWest1.89 km
MulajammuNorth-West1.89 km
LumbesuNorth2.37 km
AmitiSouth2.54 km
GowdugudaNorth2.54 km
LappitiNorth-West3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vappangi

Vappangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuneru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Vappangi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Vappangi is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vappangi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vappangi

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

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

FAQs about Vappangi

Where is Vappangi located?

Vappangi village is located in Gummalakshmipuram Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vappangi?

The Gram Panchayat of Vappangi is Kondawada.

What is the pincode of Vappangi?

The pincode of Vappangi is 535523.

What is the population of Vappangi?

Vappangi has a total population of 165, including 77 males and 88 females.

How many households are there in Vappangi?

There are 49 households in Vappangi.

What is the literacy rate in Vappangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vappangi is 35.76%. Male literacy is 46.75% and female literacy is 26.14%.