Vempa - Bhimavaram, West Godavari

Vempa is a village situated in the Bhimavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhimavaram and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Komatitippa (north) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vempa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vempa is 588739. The village covers a total geographical area of 2584 hectares and falls under the 534207 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Vempa

As per Census 2011, Vempa village has a total population of 6,892 people, consisting of 3,404 males and 3,488 females. The village has 1,992 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 716 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,547 literate and 2,345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,8923,4043,488
Child Population (0–6 yrs)716348368
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,1361,0351,101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)221210
Literate Population4,5472,3522,195
Illiterate Population2,3451,0521,293

Nearby Villages of Vempa

Vempa 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)
SeripalemEast3.84 km
TundurruNorth3.95 km
MutyalapalleSouth4.09 km
DirusumarruNorth-West4.23 km
KamsalibethapudiNorth-East5.28 km
BethapudiNorth6.10 km
MogalthurSouth-East6.42 km
KalipatnamSouth-West6.72 km
YenamadurruNorth-West6.85 km
MachipuriNorth-East7.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vempa

Vempa 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 61.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Vempa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Vempa is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vempa

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

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

Health Facilities in Vempa

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

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

FAQs about Vempa

Where is Vempa located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vempa?

The Gram Panchayat of Vempa is Komatitippa (north).

What is the pincode of Vempa?

The pincode of Vempa is 534207.

What is the population of Vempa?

Vempa has a total population of 6,892, including 3,404 males and 3,488 females.

How many households are there in Vempa?

There are 1,992 households in Vempa.

What is the literacy rate in Vempa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vempa is 65.98%. Male literacy is 69.10% and female literacy is 62.93%.