Balla - Ramakuppam, Chittoor

Balla is a village situated in the Ramakuppam mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramakuppam and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Balla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balla is 597010. The village covers a total geographical area of 1212 hectares and falls under the 517401 pincode. Palamaner is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Balla

As per Census 2011, Balla village has a total population of 2,608 people, consisting of 1,319 males and 1,289 females. The village has 515 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 371 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,184 literate and 1,424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,326 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Balla are given below:

Nearby Villages of Balla

Balla 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 Balla

Balla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuppam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palamaner to Balla is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Balla is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balla

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

Health Facilities in Balla

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

FAQs about Balla