Balasamudram - Tanakal, Sri Sathya Sai

Balasamudram is a village situated in the Tanakal mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from Tanakal and around 122 km from Anantapur. Balasamudram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balasamudram is 595489. The village covers a total geographical area of 626 hectares and falls under the 515581 pincode. Kadiri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Balasamudram

According to the 2011 Census, Balasamudram village had a total population of 3,479 people, including 1,731 males and 1,748 females, living in 845 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.50%, with male literacy at 75.12% and female literacy at 54.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Balasamudram

Balasamudram 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 Balasamudram

Balasamudram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tanakallu, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadiri to Balasamudram is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Balasamudram is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balasamudram

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

Health Facilities in Balasamudram

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

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