Bendanakuppam - Santhipuram, Chittoor

Bendanakuppam is a village situated in the Santhipuram mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhipuram and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. 121.pedduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bendanakuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bendanakuppam is 596807. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 517423 pincode. Kolar(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bendanakuppam

As per Census 2011, Bendanakuppam village has a total population of 315 people, consisting of 158 males and 157 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 67 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population315158157
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18117
Scheduled Castes (SC)301515
Literate Population248130118
Illiterate Population672839

Nearby Villages of Bendanakuppam

Bendanakuppam 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RegadadinnepalleEast1.58 km
PedduruWest1.59 km
VadagandlapalleNorth1.63 km
SettiballaSouth-East2.04 km
NallappareddiyuruNorth-East2.36 km
AnikeraNorth-East2.44 km
KonerukuppamSouth-West2.64 km
NeelagirihalliNorth-West2.72 km
ChinthakampalleSouth3.12 km
MotakothuruEast3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bendanakuppam

Bendanakuppam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolar(karnataka) to Bendanakuppam is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Bendanakuppam is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bendanakuppam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bendanakuppam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bendanakuppam

Where is Bendanakuppam located?

Bendanakuppam village is located in Santhipuram Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bendanakuppam?

The Gram Panchayat of Bendanakuppam is 121.pedduru.

What is the pincode of Bendanakuppam?

The pincode of Bendanakuppam is 517423.

What is the population of Bendanakuppam?

Bendanakuppam has a total population of 315, including 158 males and 157 females.

How many households are there in Bendanakuppam?

There are 72 households in Bendanakuppam.

What is the literacy rate in Bendanakuppam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bendanakuppam is 78.73%. Male literacy is 82.28% and female literacy is 75.16%.