Rangapuram - Lakkavarapukota, Vizianagaram

Rangapuram is a village situated in the Lakkavarapukota mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakkavarapukota and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Rangapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangapuram is 583052. The village covers a total geographical area of 336 hectares and falls under the 535161 pincode. Visakhapatnam is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Rangapuram

As per Census 2011, Rangapuram village has a total population of 858 people, consisting of 404 males and 454 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 1,123 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 389 literate and 469 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangapuram

Rangapuram 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 Rangapuram

Rangapuram 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 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visakhapatnam to Rangapuram is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Rangapuram is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangapuram

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

Health Facilities in Rangapuram

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

FAQs about Rangapuram