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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kapavaram village has a total population of 3,974 people, consisting of 1,997 males and 1,977 females. The village has 1,236 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 336 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,818 literate and 1,156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,299 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9741,9971,977
Child Population (0–6 yrs)336168168
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,299637662
Scheduled Tribes (ST)221210
Literate Population2,8181,4941,324
Illiterate Population1,156503653

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChintaparruSouth2.16 km
JinnuruEast2.65 km
VedangiNorth-East2.69 km
LankalakoderuSouth-West2.73 km
AratlakatlaNorth-West2.79 km
KommuchikkalaNorth3.29 km
DagguluruSouth-West3.73 km
PalamuruWest3.80 km
PemmarajupolavaramNorth-East3.86 km
RayakuduruWest4.07 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Kapavaram

Where is Kapavaram located?

Kapavaram village is located in Palacole Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapavaram?

Kapavaram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kapavaram?

The pincode of Kapavaram is 534250.

What is the population of Kapavaram?

Kapavaram has a total population of 3,974, including 1,997 males and 1,977 females.

How many households are there in Kapavaram?

There are 1,236 households in Kapavaram.

What is the literacy rate in Kapavaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapavaram is 70.91%. Male literacy is 74.81% and female literacy is 66.97%.