Ramachandrapuram - Ranastalam, Srikakulam

Ramachandrapuram is a village situated in the Ranastalam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranastalam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kovvadamatsalesam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramachandrapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramachandrapuram is 581689. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 532407 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ramachandrapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Ramachandrapuram village had a total population of 4,332 people, including 2,214 males and 2,118 females, living in 1,084 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.34%, with male literacy at 58.47% and female literacy at 27.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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 Population4,3322,2142,118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)654314340
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,5941,111483
Illiterate Population2,7381,1031,635

Nearby Villages of Ramachandrapuram

Ramachandrapuram 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)
GudemNorth-West1.42 km
TekkaliSouth-West1.69 km
SurampetaNorth2.47 km
JeerukovvadaWest2.99 km
KotapalemNorth-East3.09 km
NarayanagajapathirajapuramSouth-West3.36 km
MaruvadaNorth-West3.51 km
PaparaopetaNorth3.58 km
PatharlapalleNorth-West3.89 km
SeetharampuramNorth4.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramachandrapuram

Ramachandrapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gujjangivalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Ramachandrapuram is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Ramachandrapuram is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramachandrapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ramachandrapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ramachandrapuram

Where is Ramachandrapuram located?

Ramachandrapuram village is located in Ranastalam Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramachandrapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramachandrapuram is Kovvadamatsalesam.

What is the pincode of Ramachandrapuram?

The pincode of Ramachandrapuram is 532407.

What is the population of Ramachandrapuram?

Ramachandrapuram had a total population of 4,332, including 2,214 males and 2,118 females.

How many households are there in Ramachandrapuram?

Ramachandrapuram had 1,084 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramachandrapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramachandrapuram was 43.34%. Male literacy was 58.47% and female literacy was 27.17%.