Bandlapalle - Kothacheruvu, Sri Sathya Sai

Bandlapalle is a village situated in the Kothacheruvu mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Kothacheruvu and around 85 km from Anantapur. Bandlapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandlapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandlapalle is 595304. The village covers a total geographical area of 2261 hectares and falls under the 515110 pincode. Dharmavaram is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bandlapalle

As per Census 2011, Bandlapalle village has a total population of 3,895 people, consisting of 1,950 males and 1,945 females. The village has 1,084 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 381 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,105 literate and 1,790 illiterate residents. Additionally, 241 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 452 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8951,9501,945
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381207174
Scheduled Castes (SC)241125116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452230222
Literate Population2,1051,249856
Illiterate Population1,7907011,089

Nearby Villages of Bandlapalle

Bandlapalle 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PakeerupalleSouth-West0.84 km
BojjireddipalleSouth-West1.93 km
ByrapuramNorth-East3.11 km
VirupapuramNorth-West4.08 km
CherlopalleNorth-West4.58 km
PothulakuntaNorth4.60 km
SettipalleSouth-West4.73 km
JagarajupalleEast4.77 km
KondampalleWest5.46 km
K.locharlaNorth-East6.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandlapalle

Bandlapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narayanapuram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmavaram to Bandlapalle is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Bandlapalle is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandlapalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bandlapalle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bandlapalle

Where is Bandlapalle located?

Bandlapalle village is located in Kothacheruvu Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandlapalle?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandlapalle is Bandlapalli.

What is the pincode of Bandlapalle?

The pincode of Bandlapalle is 515110.

What is the population of Bandlapalle?

Bandlapalle has a total population of 3,895, including 1,950 males and 1,945 females.

How many households are there in Bandlapalle?

There are 1,084 households in Bandlapalle.

What is the literacy rate in Bandlapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandlapalle is 54.04%. Male literacy is 64.05% and female literacy is 44.01%.