Rampachodavaram
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Rampa-choda-varam, is a census town
in East Godavari district in the India
n state
of Andhra Pradesh
It is the headquarters of the Yellavaram Mandal.
gives Rampachodavaram a population of 9633. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Rampachodavaram has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Rampachodavaram, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Most of the native residents are scheduled tribes.
Rampachodavaram is a tribal village, 50 km from Rajahmundry in East Godavari District. It can be reached by a thrilling launch ride on Godavari River. The surrounding villages are very popular with regional film makers for its untouched natural beauty.
At Rampachodavaram, the tourists can see the traditional tribal dance, Vela, performed by women dressed in bright clothes. Another tribal dance called Kommu, performed by men dressed in typical tribal clothes with a headgear of horns, is also interesting.
About 20 km from Rampachodavaram is a hill station called Marademalli, which is rich in coffee and rubber plantations. One can enjoy the wildlife of the area, while driving through the dense forest.
Census town
In India, a census town is one which has:# A minimum population of 5,000# At least 75% of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits# A density of population of at least 400 persons per km2.In Ireland, a census town is;...
in East Godavari district in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
It is the headquarters of the Yellavaram Mandal.
Geography
Chodavaram is located at 17.4500°N 81.7667°E. It has an average elevation of 162 metres (534 ft).Demographics
The 2001 censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
gives Rampachodavaram a population of 9633. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Rampachodavaram has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Rampachodavaram, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Most of the native residents are scheduled tribes.
Rampachodavaram is a tribal village, 50 km from Rajahmundry in East Godavari District. It can be reached by a thrilling launch ride on Godavari River. The surrounding villages are very popular with regional film makers for its untouched natural beauty.
At Rampachodavaram, the tourists can see the traditional tribal dance, Vela, performed by women dressed in bright clothes. Another tribal dance called Kommu, performed by men dressed in typical tribal clothes with a headgear of horns, is also interesting.
About 20 km from Rampachodavaram is a hill station called Marademalli, which is rich in coffee and rubber plantations. One can enjoy the wildlife of the area, while driving through the dense forest.