Rampuram - Penukonda, Sri Sathya Sai

Rampuram is a village situated in the Penukonda mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Penukonda and around 82 km from Anantapur. Rampuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rampuram is 595437. The village covers a total geographical area of 1311 hectares and falls under the 515110 pincode. Hindupur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Rampuram

As per Census 2011, Rampuram village has a total population of 2,195 people, consisting of 1,138 males and 1,057 females. The village has 576 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,095 literate and 1,100 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1951,1381,057
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21512194
Scheduled Castes (SC)1929894
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,095671424
Illiterate Population1,100467633

Nearby Villages of Rampuram

Rampuram 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)
KondampalleEast2.28 km
PenukondaSouth-West4.88 km
ErramanchiNorth5.27 km
CherlopalleNorth-East5.48 km
SettipalleSouth-East5.52 km
GonipetaSouth5.79 km
ObulapuramWest6.50 km
BojjireddipalleEast6.60 km
PakeerupalleEast7.06 km
VirupapuramNorth-East7.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rampuram

Rampuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindupur to Rampuram is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Rampuram is about 82 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 Rampuram

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

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

Health Facilities in Rampuram

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

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

FAQs about Rampuram

Where is Rampuram located?

Rampuram village is located in Penukonda Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rampuram?

Rampuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rampuram?

The pincode of Rampuram is 515110.

What is the population of Rampuram?

Rampuram has a total population of 2,195, including 1,138 males and 1,057 females.

How many households are there in Rampuram?

There are 576 households in Rampuram.

What is the literacy rate in Rampuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rampuram is 49.89%. Male literacy is 58.96% and female literacy is 40.11%.