Rapaka - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Rapaka is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Rapaka village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rapaka is 588658. The village covers a total geographical area of 339 hectares and falls under the 534320 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Rapaka

According to the 2011 Census, Rapaka village had a total population of 1,768 people, including 902 males and 866 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.55%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 73.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Rapaka

Rapaka 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 Rapaka

Rapaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Rapaka is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Rapaka is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rapaka

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

Health Facilities in Rapaka

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

FAQs about Rapaka