Besiramachandrapuram - Sompeta, Srikakulam

Besiramachandrapuram is a village situated in the Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sompeta and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Besi Ramachandrapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Besiramachandrapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Besiramachandrapuram is 580495. The village covers a total geographical area of 690 hectares and falls under the 532284 pincode. Ichchapuram is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Besiramachandrapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Besiramachandrapuram village had a total population of 2,711 people, including 1,277 males and 1,434 females, living in 708 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.92%, with male literacy at 78.33% and female literacy at 58.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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 Population2,7111,2771,434
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267137130
Scheduled Castes (SC)425188237
Scheduled Tribes (ST)936
Literate Population1,660893767
Illiterate Population1,051384667

Nearby Villages of Besiramachandrapuram

Besiramachandrapuram 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)
MakannapuramSouth-West1.67 km
LakkavaramEast1.69 km
SaradapuramWest2.09 km
KorlamSouth2.50 km
GokarnapuramNorth2.50 km
Veeranarayana PuramNorth-East2.63 km
PalasapuramEast2.69 km
BuragamNorth-East2.83 km
SasanamNorth-West2.89 km
ZinkibhadraEast3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Besiramachandrapuram

Besiramachandrapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baruva, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 152.1 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 Besiramachandrapuram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Besiramachandrapuram is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Besiramachandrapuram

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

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

Health Facilities in Besiramachandrapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Besiramachandrapuram

Where is Besiramachandrapuram located?

Besiramachandrapuram village is located in Sompeta Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Besiramachandrapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Besiramachandrapuram is Besi Ramachandrapuram.

What is the pincode of Besiramachandrapuram?

The pincode of Besiramachandrapuram is 532284.

What is the population of Besiramachandrapuram?

Besiramachandrapuram had a total population of 2,711, including 1,277 males and 1,434 females.

How many households are there in Besiramachandrapuram?

Besiramachandrapuram had 708 households.

What is the literacy rate in Besiramachandrapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Besiramachandrapuram was 67.92%. Male literacy was 78.33% and female literacy was 58.82%.