Appapuram - Regidi Amadalavalasa, Vizianagaram

Appapuram is a village situated in the Regidi Amadalavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Regidi Amadalavalasa and around 50 km from Srikakulam. Appapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Appapuram is 580828. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 532123 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Appapuram

As per Census 2011, Appapuram village has a total population of 1,323 people, consisting of 656 males and 667 females. The village has 329 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 698 literate and 625 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,323656667
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1426379
Scheduled Castes (SC)1135261
Literate Population698408290
Illiterate Population625248377

Nearby Villages of Appapuram

Appapuram 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)
DevudalaEast1.71 km
SankiliNorth1.75 km
Kondala Mamidi ValasaSouth-West2.01 km
AmadalavalasaWest2.30 km
PurliEast2.48 km
LaxmipuramSouth-East2.78 km
KomeraSouth-East2.93 km
BoddavalasaNorth2.94 km
AmpiliNorth-East3.07 km
Gottamangala PuramNorth-West3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Appapuram

Appapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ponduru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Appapuram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Appapuram 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 Appapuram

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

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

Health Facilities in Appapuram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Appapuram 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 >10 km

FAQs about Appapuram

Where is Appapuram located?

Appapuram village is located in Regidi Amadalavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Appapuram?

Appapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Appapuram?

The pincode of Appapuram is 532123.

What is the population of Appapuram?

Appapuram has a total population of 1,323, including 656 males and 667 females.

How many households are there in Appapuram?

There are 329 households in Appapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Appapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Appapuram is 52.76%. Male literacy is 62.20% and female literacy is 43.48%.