Kopparam - Santhamaguluru, Prakasam

Kopparam is a village situated in the Santhamaguluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhamaguluru and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Bandivaripalem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kopparam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kopparam is 590674. The village covers a total geographical area of 2896 hectares and falls under the 523302 pincode. Narasaraopet is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kopparam

As per Census 2011, Kopparam village has a total population of 8,740 people, consisting of 4,458 males and 4,282 females. The village has 2,152 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,032 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,164 literate and 4,576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,746 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,066 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kopparam

Kopparam 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kopparam

Kopparam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Santamagulur, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narasaraopet to Kopparam is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Kopparam is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kopparam

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

Health Facilities in Kopparam

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

FAQs about Kopparam