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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bandapalle village had a total population of 809 people, including 258 males and 551 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 2,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.09%, with male literacy at 56.19% and female literacy at 70.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 633.

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

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