Belodu - Gummagatta, Ananthapuramu

Belodu is a village situated in the Gummagatta mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from Gummagatta and around 111 km from Anantapur. Belodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belodu is 594920. The village covers a total geographical area of 2062 hectares and falls under the 515867 pincode. Rayadurg is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Belodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Belodu

According to the 2011 Census, Belodu village had a total population of 4,437 people, including 2,270 males and 2,167 females, living in 977 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.64%, with male literacy at 68.29% and female literacy at 46.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 531, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Belodu

Belodu 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Belodu

Belodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rayadurg, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayadurg to Belodu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Belodu is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belodu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Belodu village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Belodu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Belodu village are given below:

FAQs about Belodu