Rajapuram - Kaviti, Srikakulam

Rajapuram is a village situated in the Kaviti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaviti and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Rajapuram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajapuram is 580479. The village covers a total geographical area of 645 hectares and falls under the 532322 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Rajapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Rajapuram village had a total population of 5,262 people, including 2,622 males and 2,640 females, living in 1,230 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.96%, with male literacy at 77.86% and female literacy at 50.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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 Population5,2622,6222,640
Child Population (0–6 yrs)459228231
Scheduled Castes (SC)1175562
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population3,0721,8641,208
Illiterate Population2,1907581,432

Nearby Villages of Rajapuram

Rajapuram 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)
ChandiputtugaEast1.35 km
RaghunadhapuramNorth-West1.58 km
BhyripuramEast2.25 km
KarapaduWest2.38 km
KojjiriaNorth-West2.72 km
TulasigamNorth3.09 km
SilagamSouth-West3.54 km
KotariNorth-East3.70 km
Deppili GonapaputtugaEast3.80 km
KavitiSouth-East4.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajapuram

Rajapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 141.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Rajapuram is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Rajapuram 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 Rajapuram

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

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

Health Facilities in Rajapuram

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

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

FAQs about Rajapuram

Where is Rajapuram located?

Rajapuram village is located in Kaviti Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Rajapuram?

Rajapuram is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Rajapuram?

The pincode of Rajapuram is 532322.

What is the population of Rajapuram?

Rajapuram had a total population of 5,262, including 2,622 males and 2,640 females.

How many households are there in Rajapuram?

Rajapuram had 1,230 households.

What is the literacy rate in Rajapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajapuram was 63.96%. Male literacy was 77.86% and female literacy was 50.15%.