Bala Puram - Darsi, Prakasam
Bala Puram is a village situated in the Darsi mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darsi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Lankojanapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bala Puram village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bala Puram is 590818. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 523247 pincode. Ongole is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Bala Puram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Bala Puram
Bala Puram 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ganeswara Puram | South | 1.84 km |
| Yerrobana Palle | West | 2.26 km |
| East Venkata Puram | East | 2.26 km |
| Lankojana Palle | East | 2.50 km |
| Ramachandra Puram | South-East | 3.55 km |
| Chalivendra | North | 4.34 km |
| Kesavabhotla Palem | South-West | 4.85 km |
| Bandellapaya | North | 4.98 km |
| Egalapadu | South-West | 5.32 km |
| Darsi | North-East | 5.65 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bala Puram
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bala Puram. The nearest railway station is Potlapadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ongole to Bala Puram is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bala Puram
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bala Puram village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Bala Puram
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bala Puram village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Bala Puram
Where is Bala Puram located?
Bala Puram village is located in Darsi Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bala Puram?
The Gram Panchayat of Bala Puram is Lankojanapalli.
What is the pincode of Bala Puram?
The pincode of Bala Puram is 523247.