Bethapudi - Bhimavaram, West Godavari

Bethapudi is a village situated in the Bhimavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhimavaram and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Bethapudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bethapudi is 588737. The village covers a total geographical area of 724 hectares and falls under the 534207 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bethapudi

As per Census 2011, Bethapudi village has a total population of 3,326 people, consisting of 1,665 males and 1,661 females. The village has 966 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 349 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,439 literate and 887 illiterate residents. Additionally, 678 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3261,6651,661
Child Population (0–6 yrs)349186163
Scheduled Castes (SC)678339339
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261412
Literate Population2,4391,2701,169
Illiterate Population887395492

Nearby Villages of Bethapudi

Bethapudi 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)
TaderuNorth-West2.32 km
TundurruSouth-East2.69 km
MachipuripalemEast3.18 km
YenamadurruWest4.12 km
DirusumarruSouth-West4.89 km
KamsalibethapudiSouth-East5.08 km
MentepudiEast5.61 km
MachipuriEast5.76 km
Pennada AgraharamNorth5.84 km
SrungavrukshamNorth-East5.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bethapudi

Bethapudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pennada Agraharam, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Bethapudi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Bethapudi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bethapudi

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

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

Health Facilities in Bethapudi

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

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

FAQs about Bethapudi

Where is Bethapudi located?

Bethapudi village is located in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bethapudi?

Bethapudi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bethapudi?

The pincode of Bethapudi is 534207.

What is the population of Bethapudi?

Bethapudi has a total population of 3,326, including 1,665 males and 1,661 females.

How many households are there in Bethapudi?

There are 966 households in Bethapudi.

What is the literacy rate in Bethapudi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bethapudi is 73.33%. Male literacy is 76.28% and female literacy is 70.38%.