Bukkapatnam - Bukkapatnam, Sri Sathya Sai

Bukkapatnam is a village situated in the Bukkapatnam mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 75 km from Anantapur. Buchaiahgaripalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bukkapatnam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bukkapatnam is 595283. The village covers a total geographical area of 2161 hectares and falls under the 515144 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Bukkapatnam

As per Census 2011, Bukkapatnam village has a total population of 12,196 people, consisting of 6,081 males and 6,115 females. The village has 3,286 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,996 literate and 5,200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,445 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bukkapatnam

Bukkapatnam 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 Bukkapatnam

Public transport in the Bukkapatnam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kothacheruvu, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Bukkapatnam is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Bukkapatnam is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bukkapatnam

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

Health Facilities in Bukkapatnam

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

FAQs about Bukkapatnam