Bukka Puram - Darsi, Prakasam
Bukka Puram is a village situated in the Darsi mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Darsi and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Bandiveligandla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bukka Puram village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukka Puram is 590821. The village covers a total geographical area of 662 hectares and falls under the 523304 pincode. Ongole is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.
Bukka Puram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Bukka Puram
Bukka 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bandiveligandla | South-East | 2.30 km |
| Jammigumpala @ K.s.palem | North-East | 2.88 km |
| West Kambhampadu | South-West | 3.48 km |
| Aravallipadu | West | 3.59 km |
| Veligandla | South | 5.07 km |
| Tella Padu | South-West | 5.17 km |
| Gudipadu | North-West | 5.45 km |
| Egalapadu | South-East | 5.71 km |
| Yerrobana Palle | East | 5.84 km |
| Chandaluru | North-East | 6.43 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bukka Puram
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bukka Puram. The nearest railway station is Donakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ongole to Bukka Puram is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bukka Puram
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bukka Puram village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Bukka 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 Bukka Puram village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bukka Puram
Where is Bukka Puram located?
Bukka Puram village is located in Darsi Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bukka Puram?
The Gram Panchayat of Bukka Puram is Bandiveligandla.
What is the pincode of Bukka Puram?
The pincode of Bukka Puram is 523304.