Bheempuram - Tekkali, Srikakulam

Bheempuram is a village situated in the Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tekkali and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Meghavaram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bheempuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheempuram is 580957. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 532203 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bheempuram

As per Census 2011, Bheempuram village has a total population of 700 people, consisting of 251 males and 449 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,788 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 381 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 532 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bheempuram

Bheempuram 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 Bheempuram

Bheempuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Temburu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Bheempuram is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Bheempuram is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bheempuram

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

Health Facilities in Bheempuram

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

FAQs about Bheempuram