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
According to the 2011 Census, Balighattam village had a total population of 15,002 people, including 7,384 males and 7,618 females, living in 4,076 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 76.51% and female literacy at 64.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 742.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| 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
| 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 had a total population of 15,002, including 7,384 males and 7,618 females.
How many households are there in Balighattam?
Balighattam had 4,076 households.
What is the literacy rate in Balighattam?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balighattam was 70.18%. Male literacy was 76.51% and female literacy was 64.08%.