Ramapuram - Donakonda, Prakasam

Ramapuram is a village situated in the Donakonda mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Donakonda and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Ramapuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramapuram is 590623. The village covers a total geographical area of 696 hectares and falls under the 523305 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Ramapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Ramapuram village had a total population of 1,675 people, including 849 males and 826 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.58%, with male literacy at 52.95% and female literacy at 28.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 407.

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 Population1,675849826
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19410391
Scheduled Castes (SC)407214193
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population601395206
Illiterate Population1,074454620

Nearby Villages of Ramapuram

Ramapuram 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)
Padamara LakshmipuramNorth-East2.95 km
Rudra SamudramEast4.11 km
CumbampaduWest4.22 km
Kotcherla KotaSouth-West5.12 km
DupaduNorth5.26 km
BattepaduNorth-East5.54 km
Mallam PetaSouth5.69 km
SiddayapalemSouth-West6.20 km
Pole PalleEast6.54 km
BhumanapalleSouth-East6.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramapuram

Ramapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gajjelakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Ramapuram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Ramapuram is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ramapuram

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

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

FAQs about Ramapuram

Where is Ramapuram located?

Ramapuram village is located in Donakonda Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Ramapuram?

Ramapuram is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ramapuram?

The pincode of Ramapuram is 523305.

What is the population of Ramapuram?

Ramapuram had a total population of 1,675, including 849 males and 826 females.

How many households are there in Ramapuram?

Ramapuram had 415 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramapuram was 40.58%. Male literacy was 52.95% and female literacy was 28.03%.