Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Thimmapuram Villagers Revive Rachha Banda to Reconnect Community
People in Thimmapuram have brought back an old village meeting place called Rachha Banda.
It is a place where neighbors can sit and talk together.
Long ago, people also shared farming information and solved village disputes there.
Residents of the SC Colony collected ₹2 lakh to build the new space.
It has a roof, seats for 40 people, and two ceiling fans.
A Telugu newspaper is kept there for people to read.
Villagers are asked not to browse phones or social media while there.
They gather to share news, talk, and enjoy one another’s company.
Villagers in Thimmapuram, Suryapet district, have revived the traditional Rachha Banda gathering space.
The open facility was created by SC Colony residents, who contributed ₹2 lakh.
It has a roof, seating for 40 people, two ceiling fans, and a Telugu newspaper.
Phone browsing and social media use are prohibited, although emergency calls are allowed.
Residents gather morning and evening to socialize, read news, and discuss local and political issues.
- Who
- Villagers of Thimmapuram, including residents of its SC Colony.
- What
- They revived a traditional Rachha Banda space for conversation, news sharing, and community interaction.
- When
- Residents gather there every morning and evening, with larger crowds on holidays.
- Where
- Thimmapuram village in Jajireddygudem mandal, Suryapet district, Telangana.
- Why
- To encourage face-to-face communication and restore a traditional place for sharing information and resolving local issues.
- Location
- Thimmapuram is 18 kilometres from Suryapet and 143 kilometres from Hyderabad.
- Community contribution
- SC Colony residents collected ₹2 lakh to establish the Rachha Banda.
- Facilities
- The space has a roof, seating for 40 people, and two ceiling fans.
- Reading material
- A Telugu newspaper is available at the gathering place.
- Phone rule
- Browsing the internet and social media is prohibited; emergency phone calls are permitted.
- Activities
- Residents exchange gossip, read and discuss news, and talk about political developments.
- Requested improvement
- Villager Jeedimetla Narsaiah asked district authorities to provide drinking water.