Ballanki - Vepada, Vizianagaram

Ballanki is a village situated in the Vepada mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vepada and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Ballanki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballanki is 583019. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 535281 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Ballanki

As per Census 2011, Ballanki village has a total population of 1,980 people, consisting of 956 males and 1,024 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 961 literate and 1,019 illiterate residents. Additionally, 547 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9809561,024
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20397106
Scheduled Castes (SC)547259288
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population961529432
Illiterate Population1,019427592

Nearby Villages of Ballanki

Ballanki 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)
MukundarajapuramSouth-West1.26 km
BanadiNorth1.47 km
PothampetaEast1.81 km
KrishnarayudupetaSouth1.94 km
AnkajosyulapalemSouth-West2.03 km
PedagudipalaNorth-West2.04 km
NarasampetaEast2.10 km
Ballanki Tuni K.p.rajapuramNorth-West2.21 km
Neelakantarajapuram AgraharamWest2.44 km
MycherlasingavaramNorth2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ballanki

Ballanki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakkavarapukota, 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 StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Ballanki is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballanki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ballanki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ballanki

Where is Ballanki located?

Ballanki village is located in Vepada Mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ballanki?

Ballanki is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ballanki?

The pincode of Ballanki is 535281.

What is the population of Ballanki?

Ballanki has a total population of 1,980, including 956 males and 1,024 females.

How many households are there in Ballanki?

There are 478 households in Ballanki.

What is the literacy rate in Ballanki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ballanki is 48.54%. Male literacy is 55.33% and female literacy is 42.19%.