Ragapuram - Kanchili, Srikakulam
Ragapuram is a village situated in the Kanchili mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanchili and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Matam Sariapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ragapuram village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragapuram is 580405. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 532290 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Ragapuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Ragapuram
Ragapuram 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Daleswaram | South | 1.04 km |
| Rangumatia | South-West | 1.51 km |
| Pudabhadra | South-East | 1.76 km |
| Aravasariapalle | South-East | 1.78 km |
| Jillunda | North | 1.81 km |
| Mathamsariapalle | North-East | 2.06 km |
| Sirthali | East | 2.14 km |
| Mahalpada | South | 2.36 km |
| Kolluru | East | 2.43 km |
| Bhogabeni | South | 2.56 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ragapuram
Ragapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 147.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Ragapuram is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Ragapuram is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ragapuram
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ragapuram village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Ragapuram
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ragapuram village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Ragapuram
Where is Ragapuram located?
Ragapuram village is located in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ragapuram?
The Gram Panchayat of Ragapuram is Matam Sariapalli.
What is the pincode of Ragapuram?
The pincode of Ragapuram is 532290.