Bandarugudem - Bapulapadu, Krishna

Bandarugudem is a village situated in the Bapulapadu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bapulapadu and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Bandarugudem village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandarugudem is 589085. The village covers a total geographical area of 308 hectares and falls under the 521109 pincode. Nuzvid is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Bandarugudem

As per Census 2011, Bandarugudem village has a total population of 2,661 people, consisting of 1,329 males and 1,332 females. The village has 760 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 282 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,471 literate and 1,190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6611,3291,332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)282135147
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,158568590
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1367
Literate Population1,471780691
Illiterate Population1,190549641

Nearby Villages of Bandarugudem

Bandarugudem 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)
SuravaramNorth2.20 km
BalliparruSouth-West2.27 km
AmpapuramSouth-East2.88 km
SobhanadripuramEast3.43 km
PottipaduSouth3.87 km
KodurupaduEast4.04 km
VeerapanenigudemWest4.60 km
KrishnavaramNorth4.74 km
MetlapalleNorth-West4.79 km
TempalleSouth-West5.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandarugudem

Bandarugudem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Telaprolu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nuzvid to Bandarugudem is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Bandarugudem is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandarugudem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bandarugudem

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

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

FAQs about Bandarugudem

Where is Bandarugudem located?

Bandarugudem village is located in Bapulapadu Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandarugudem?

Bandarugudem is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bandarugudem?

The pincode of Bandarugudem is 521109.

What is the population of Bandarugudem?

Bandarugudem has a total population of 2,661, including 1,329 males and 1,332 females.

How many households are there in Bandarugudem?

There are 760 households in Bandarugudem.

What is the literacy rate in Bandarugudem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandarugudem is 55.28%. Male literacy is 58.69% and female literacy is 51.88%.