Somavarapeta - Bestavaripeta, Markapuram

Somavarapeta is a village situated in the Bestavaripeta mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bestawaripeta and around 120 km from Ongole. Bestawaripeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somavarapeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somavarapeta is 591151. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 523334 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Somavarapeta

As per Census 2011, Somavarapeta village has a total population of 1,098 people, consisting of 537 males and 561 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 107 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 700 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Somavarapeta

Somavarapeta 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 Somavarapeta

Somavarapeta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaggambotla Krishnapuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Somavarapeta is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Somavarapeta is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somavarapeta

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

Health Facilities in Somavarapeta

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

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