Tarapuram - Ramabhadrapuram, Vizianagaram

Tarapuram is a village situated in the Ramabhadrapuram mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramabhadrapuram and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Tarapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarapuram is 582500. The village covers a total geographical area of 544 hectares and falls under the 535579 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Tarapuram

As per Census 2011, Tarapuram village has a total population of 2,524 people, consisting of 1,255 males and 1,269 females. The village has 650 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,201 literate and 1,323 illiterate residents. Additionally, 528 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5241,2551,269
Child Population (0–6 yrs)259126133
Scheduled Castes (SC)528266262
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,201713488
Illiterate Population1,323542781

Nearby Villages of Tarapuram

Tarapuram 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)
JannivalasaSouth1.94 km
KottakkiNorth-West2.12 km
RamabhadrapuramEast2.46 km
SeetharampuramEast3.68 km
RompalleNorth3.74 km
BusayavalasaSouth-East3.92 km
MamidivalasaSouth-East4.21 km
Samarthula ChintalavalasaNorth-East4.44 km
MutcherlavalasaSouth-East4.58 km
SivarampuramNorth4.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tarapuram

Tarapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Donkinavalasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Tarapuram is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Tarapuram is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarapuram

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

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

Health Facilities in Tarapuram

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

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

FAQs about Tarapuram

Where is Tarapuram located?

Tarapuram village is located in Ramabhadrapuram Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tarapuram?

Tarapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tarapuram?

The pincode of Tarapuram is 535579.

What is the population of Tarapuram?

Tarapuram has a total population of 2,524, including 1,255 males and 1,269 females.

How many households are there in Tarapuram?

There are 650 households in Tarapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Tarapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tarapuram is 47.58%. Male literacy is 56.81% and female literacy is 38.46%.