Balliputtuga - Kaviti, Srikakulam

Balliputtuga is a village situated in the Kaviti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaviti and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Balliputtuga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balliputtuga is 580469. The village covers a total geographical area of 518 hectares and falls under the 532292 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Balliputtuga

As per Census 2011, Balliputtuga village has a total population of 2,727 people, consisting of 1,310 males and 1,417 females. The village has 657 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 276 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,458 literate and 1,269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 825 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balliputtuga

Balliputtuga 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 Balliputtuga

Balliputtuga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 148.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Balliputtuga is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Balliputtuga is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balliputtuga

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

Health Facilities in Balliputtuga

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

FAQs about Balliputtuga