Balliparru - Pedana, Krishna

Balliparru is a village situated in the Pedana mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pedana and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Balliparru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balliparru is 589645. The village covers a total geographical area of 444 hectares and falls under the 521369 pincode. Pedana is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Balliparru

As per Census 2011, Balliparru village has a total population of 1,651 people, consisting of 779 males and 872 females. The village has 450 households and a sex ratio of 1,119 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,051 literate and 600 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,651779872
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1407169
Scheduled Castes (SC)320114206
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910
Literate Population1,051502549
Illiterate Population600277323

Nearby Villages of Balliparru

Balliparru 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)
MadakaNorth-East1.35 km
SingarayapalemSouth-West1.74 km
KakarlamudiSouth-East2.67 km
NandamuruEast2.70 km
DevarapalleNorth3.05 km
BuddalapalemSouth3.16 km
BahussainpalemNorth3.18 km
KonkepudiNorth-West3.20 km
PullapaduNorth3.91 km
Serivarthala PalleNorth-West4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balliparru

Balliparru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pedana, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pedana to Balliparru is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Balliparru is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balliparru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Balliparru

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

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

FAQs about Balliparru

Where is Balliparru located?

Balliparru village is located in Pedana Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Balliparru?

Balliparru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Balliparru?

The pincode of Balliparru is 521369.

What is the population of Balliparru?

Balliparru has a total population of 1,651, including 779 males and 872 females.

How many households are there in Balliparru?

There are 450 households in Balliparru.

What is the literacy rate in Balliparru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balliparru is 63.66%. Male literacy is 64.44% and female literacy is 62.96%.