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

According to the 2011 Census, Vempa village had a total population of 6,892 people, including 3,404 males and 3,488 females, living in 1,992 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.62%, with male literacy at 76.96% and female literacy at 70.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Vempa