Narapam - Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram

Narapam is a village situated in the Kothavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothavalasa and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Veerabhadrapuram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Narapam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narapam is 583067. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 535183 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Narapam

According to the 2011 Census, Narapam village had a total population of 257 people, including 128 males and 129 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.68%, with male literacy at 56.90% and female literacy at 40.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Narapam

Narapam 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 Narapam

Narapam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallividu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Narapam is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Narapam 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 Narapam

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

Health Facilities in Narapam

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

FAQs about Narapam