Kapavaram - Palacole, West Godavari

Kapavaram is a village situated in the Palacole mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palacole and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Kapavaram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapavaram is 588775. The village covers a total geographical area of 573 hectares and falls under the 534250 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kapavaram

According to the 2011 Census, Kapavaram village had a total population of 3,974 people, including 1,997 males and 1,977 females, living in 1,236 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.46%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 73.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,299, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapavaram

Kapavaram 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 Kapavaram

Kapavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Kapavaram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Kapavaram 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 Kapavaram

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

Health Facilities in Kapavaram

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

FAQs about Kapavaram