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 Grama 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandevupuram village had a total population of 1,952 people, including 960 males and 992 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.96%, with male literacy at 58.91% and female literacy at 43.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 575.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bhandevupuram