B. Velamalakota - Rampachodavaram, Polavaram
B. Velamalakota is a village situated in the Rampachodavaram mandal of Polavaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Rampachodavaram and around 98 km from Kakinada. B.velamalakota serves as the Gram Panchayat for B. Velamalakota village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of B. Velamalakota is 587176. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 533284 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
B. Velamalakota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of B. Velamalakota
As per Census 2011, B. Velamalakota village has a total population of 964 people, consisting of 429 males and 535 females. The village has 299 households and a sex ratio of 1,247 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 476 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 814 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for B. Velamalakota are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 964 | 429 | 535 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 87 | 39 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 814 | 348 | 466 |
| Literate Population | 488 | 229 | 259 |
| Illiterate Population | 476 | 200 | 276 |
Nearby Villages of B. Velamalakota
B. Velamalakota is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of B. Velamalakota
B. Velamalakota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to B. Velamalakota is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to B. Velamalakota is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in B. Velamalakota
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for B. Velamalakota village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in B. Velamalakota
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving B. Velamalakota village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about B. Velamalakota
Where is B. Velamalakota located?
B. Velamalakota village is located in Rampachodavaram Mandal, Polavaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of B. Velamalakota?
The Gram Panchayat of B. Velamalakota is B.velamalakota.
What is the pincode of B. Velamalakota?
The pincode of B. Velamalakota is 533284.
What is the population of B. Velamalakota?
B. Velamalakota has a total population of 964, including 429 males and 535 females.
How many households are there in B. Velamalakota?
There are 299 households in B. Velamalakota.
What is the literacy rate in B. Velamalakota?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of B. Velamalakota is 50.62%. Male literacy is 53.38% and female literacy is 48.41%.