Bodipalem - Kakumanu, Guntur

Bodipalem is a village situated in the Kakumanu mandal of Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakumanu and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Guntur. Bodipalem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodipalem is 590354. The village covers a total geographical area of 1260 hectares and falls under the 522315 pincode. Ponnur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bodipalem

As per Census 2011, Bodipalem village has a total population of 2,786 people, consisting of 1,351 males and 1,435 females. The village has 917 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,973 literate and 813 illiterate residents. Additionally, 960 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 172 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodipalem

Bodipalem 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 Bodipalem

Bodipalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machavaram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ponnur to Bodipalem is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Bodipalem is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodipalem

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

Health Facilities in Bodipalem

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

FAQs about Bodipalem