Billalavalasa - Merakamudidam, Vizianagaram

Billalavalasa is a village situated in the Merakamudidam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merakamudidam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Billalavalasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Billalavalasa is 582634. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 535128 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Billalavalasa

As per Census 2011, Billalavalasa village has a total population of 872 people, consisting of 413 males and 459 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 393 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population872413459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)894049
Scheduled Castes (SC)237115122
Literate Population479286193
Illiterate Population393127266

Nearby Villages of Billalavalasa

Billalavalasa 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)
KunchigumadamWest1.82 km
KorlamNorth-West1.83 km
IppalavalasaSouth1.90 km
VedullavalasaEast2.22 km
KondadadiNorth-East2.37 km
SingavaramWest2.59 km
Neeladripuram @ SurammapetaSouth-East2.91 km
Bhagirathipuram AgraharamNorth3.13 km
RegatiagraharamSouth3.29 km
BadamNorth3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Billalavalasa

Billalavalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chipurupalle, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Billalavalasa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Billalavalasa 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 Billalavalasa

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

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

Health Facilities in Billalavalasa

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

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

FAQs about Billalavalasa

Where is Billalavalasa located?

Billalavalasa village is located in Merakamudidam Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Billalavalasa?

Billalavalasa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Billalavalasa?

The pincode of Billalavalasa is 535128.

What is the population of Billalavalasa?

Billalavalasa has a total population of 872, including 413 males and 459 females.

How many households are there in Billalavalasa?

There are 254 households in Billalavalasa.

What is the literacy rate in Billalavalasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Billalavalasa is 54.93%. Male literacy is 69.25% and female literacy is 42.05%.