Bhandevupuram - Padmanabham, Visakhapatnam

Bhandevupuram is a village situated in the Padmanabham mandal of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmanabham and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Visakhapatnam. Bandevupuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandevupuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandevupuram is 586119. The village covers a total geographical area of 536 hectares and falls under the 531219 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bhandevupuram

As per Census 2011, Bhandevupuram village has a total population of 1,952 people, consisting of 960 males and 992 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 878 literate and 1,074 illiterate residents. Additionally, 575 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,952960992
Child Population (0–6 yrs)229118111
Scheduled Castes (SC)575283292
Literate Population878496382
Illiterate Population1,074464610

Nearby Villages of Bhandevupuram

Bhandevupuram 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)
AnnamrajupetaNorth-West1.80 km
VijayarampuramSouth-West2.31 km
MaddiSouth2.73 km
PadmanabhamSouth-East2.82 km
ThimmapuramWest3.46 km
Mokhasa KothavalasaNorth4.05 km
PotnuruNorth-East4.18 km
GandhavaramSouth-West4.27 km
Godikommu SingavaramWest4.28 km
LotlapalleWest4.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhandevupuram

Bhandevupuram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Alamanda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Bhandevupuram is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Bhandevupuram is about 56 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 Bhandevupuram

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhandevupuram

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

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

FAQs about Bhandevupuram

Where is Bhandevupuram located?

Bhandevupuram village is located in Padmanabham Mandal, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhandevupuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhandevupuram is Bandevupuram.

What is the pincode of Bhandevupuram?

The pincode of Bhandevupuram is 531219.

What is the population of Bhandevupuram?

Bhandevupuram has a total population of 1,952, including 960 males and 992 females.

How many households are there in Bhandevupuram?

There are 541 households in Bhandevupuram.

What is the literacy rate in Bhandevupuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhandevupuram is 44.98%. Male literacy is 51.67% and female literacy is 38.51%.