Balighattam - Narsipatnam, Anakapalli
Balighattam is a village situated in the Narsipatnam mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Narsipatnam and around 75 km from Visakhapatnam.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balighattam is 585795. The village covers a total geographical area of 2547 hectares and falls under the 531118 pincode. Anakapalle is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.
Population of Balighattam
As per Census 2011, Balighattam village has a total population of 15,002 people, consisting of 7,384 males and 7,618 females. The village has 4,076 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,499 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9,476 literate and 5,526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 742 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balighattam are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,002 | 7,384 | 7,618 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,499 | 761 | 738 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,228 | 584 | 644 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 742 | 360 | 382 |
| Literate Population | 9,476 | 5,067 | 4,409 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,526 | 2,317 | 3,209 |
Nearby Villages of Balighattam
Balighattam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Balighattam
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| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anakapalle to Balighattam is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Balighattam is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Balighattam
Where is Balighattam located?
Balighattam village is located in Narsipatnam Mandal, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the pincode of Balighattam?
The pincode of Balighattam is 531118.
What is the population of Balighattam?
Balighattam has a total population of 15,002, including 7,384 males and 7,618 females.
How many households are there in Balighattam?
There are 4,076 households in Balighattam.
What is the literacy rate in Balighattam?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balighattam is 63.16%. Male literacy is 68.62% and female literacy is 57.88%.