Bejjiputtuga - Kaviti, Srikakulam

Bejjiputtuga is a village situated in the Kaviti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaviti and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Bejjiputtuga village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bejjiputtuga is 580473. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 532322 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bejjiputtuga

According to the 2011 Census, Bejjiputtuga village had a total population of 4,674 people, including 2,297 males and 2,377 females, living in 1,212 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.73%, with male literacy at 69.04% and female literacy at 46.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,6742,2972,377
Child Population (0–6 yrs)524275249
Scheduled Castes (SC)372215
Scheduled Tribes (ST)835
Literate Population2,3961,3961,000
Illiterate Population2,2789011,377

Nearby Villages of Bejjiputtuga

Bejjiputtuga 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)
JagathiNorth-East1.16 km
BorivankaSouth-West1.23 km
VarakhaSouth-West2.29 km
KusumpuramSouth-West3.19 km
KavitiNorth-East3.22 km
BalliputtugaSouth-West4.36 km
SilagamNorth-West4.65 km
KapasakuddiNorth-East5.58 km
ChandiputtugaNorth5.75 km
ManikyapuramSouth-West5.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bejjiputtuga

Bejjiputtuga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 144.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ichchapuram to Bejjiputtuga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Bejjiputtuga is about 126 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 Bejjiputtuga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bejjiputtuga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bejjiputtuga

Where is Bejjiputtuga located?

Bejjiputtuga village is located in Kaviti Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Bejjiputtuga?

Bejjiputtuga is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bejjiputtuga?

The pincode of Bejjiputtuga is 532322.

What is the population of Bejjiputtuga?

Bejjiputtuga had a total population of 4,674, including 2,297 males and 2,377 females.

How many households are there in Bejjiputtuga?

Bejjiputtuga had 1,212 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bejjiputtuga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bejjiputtuga was 57.73%. Male literacy was 69.04% and female literacy was 46.99%.