Bandapalle - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Bandapalle is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Venkatapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandapalle village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandapalle is 580241. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 532215 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bandapalle

As per Census 2011, Bandapalle village has a total population of 809 people, consisting of 258 males and 551 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 2,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 497 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 633 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandapalle

Bandapalle 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 Bandapalle

Bandapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tekkali Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Bandapalle is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Bandapalle is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandapalle

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

Health Facilities in Bandapalle

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

FAQs about Bandapalle