Venkatapuram - Padmanabham, Visakhapatnam

Venkatapuram 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Visakhapatnam. Venkatapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Venkatapuram is 586130. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 531162 pincode. Bheemunipatnam is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Venkatapuram

As per Census 2011, Venkatapuram village has a total population of 1,575 people, consisting of 815 males and 760 females. The village has 374 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 379 literate and 1,196 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,575815760
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20711196
Literate Population379223156
Illiterate Population1,196592604

Nearby Villages of Venkatapuram

Venkatapuram 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)
RevidiSouth1.69 km
TunivalasaNorth-West1.88 km
PandrangiSouth-West2.40 km
MajjivalasaSouth-East2.84 km
NarayanarajupetaNorth-East3.19 km
KoradaNorth3.35 km
KrishnapuramWest3.43 km
SinganabandaSouth-East3.77 km
ChinnapuramNorth3.80 km
Reddipalle AgrahramNorth-West4.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Venkatapuram

Venkatapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Korukonda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 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 Bheemunipatnam to Venkatapuram is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Venkatapuram is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Venkatapuram

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

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

Health Facilities in Venkatapuram

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

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

FAQs about Venkatapuram

Where is Venkatapuram located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Venkatapuram?

Venkatapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Venkatapuram?

The pincode of Venkatapuram is 531162.

What is the population of Venkatapuram?

Venkatapuram has a total population of 1,575, including 815 males and 760 females.

How many households are there in Venkatapuram?

There are 374 households in Venkatapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Venkatapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Venkatapuram is 24.06%. Male literacy is 27.36% and female literacy is 20.53%.