Bathuva - Ganguvarisigadam, Srikakulam

Bathuva is a village situated in the Ganguvarisigadam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in G.sigadam and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Batuva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bathuva village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bathuva is 581340. The village covers a total geographical area of 1006 hectares and falls under the 535125 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bathuva

According to the 2011 Census, Bathuva village had a total population of 3,703 people, including 1,867 males and 1,836 females, living in 897 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.08%, with male literacy at 57.31% and female literacy at 40.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Bathuva

Bathuva 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 Bathuva

Bathuva is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Batuva, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Bathuva is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Bathuva is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bathuva

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

Health Facilities in Bathuva

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

FAQs about Bathuva