Badevalasa village, Mentada mandal | Pincode 535581

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LGD code: 582715
Pincode: 535581
Post office: Challapeta
Population: 1,382
Households: 351
Literacy rate: 38.9%
Sex ratio: 1026 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 766
Distance to district centre: 49 km
Distance to mandal centre: 37 km
Distance to Amaravati: 381 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 543 km
Nearest railway station: Sitanagaram · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Gayathri Nursing Home · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Badevalasa compares

By population, Badevalasa ranks #13 of 37 villages in Mentada mandal.

Literacy rate

38.9%

−2.3% vs mandal average

Badevalasa: 38.9%
Mentada mandal: 41.2%
Vizianagaram district: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,026

+9 vs mandal average

Badevalasa: 1,026
Mentada mandal: 1,017

Household size

people per home

3.9

−0.1 vs mandal average

Badevalasa: 3.9
Mentada mandal: 4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Badevalasa at a glance

Badevalasa is a village of 1,382 people in 351 households (Census 2011) in Mentada mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, the 13th-largest of 37 villages in Mentada mandal. Literacy is 39%, 2 points below the mandal average of 41% and the sex ratio is 1,026 women per 1,000 men. It lies 49 km from the Vizianagaram district centre, 17 km from Veeraghattam, the nearest town, 9 km from Sitanagaram railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 535581, served by Challapeta post office; the LGD village code is 582715. The nearest hospital or health centre is Gayathri Nursing Home, 8 km away. The village votes in Salur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Gummidi Sandhyarani. The population is estimated at 1,629 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Badevalasa · this village	1,382	39%	—
Badevalasa · Balijipeta	219	61%	0 km N
Jagannadhapuram · Seethanagaram	75	31%	1.1 km W
Subhadra · Balijipeta	1,136	41%	1.1 km SE
Gadelavalasa · Seethanagaram	1,714	48%	1.6 km SW
Chinankalam · Seethanagaram	478	40%	1.8 km N
Seetharampuram (Near) Subhadra · Seethanagaram	230	32%	2 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Badevalasa

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: VIZIANAGARAM
Distance to nearest town (km): 36
Distance to district HQ (km): 36
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BADEVALASA
Total area (ha): 251
Irrigated area (ha): 172
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Badevalasa

LGD code: 582715
Pincode: 535581
Post office: Challapeta
Population (Census 2011): 1,382
Population (projected 2026): 1,629
Households: 351
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1026
Literacy rate: 38.9%
Coordinates: 18.64564°N, 83.45246°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Araku
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Salur
Member of Parliament: Gumma Thanuja Rani
Member of Legislative Assembly: Gummidi Sandhyarani
Block / Mandal: Mentada

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Vizianagaram district level

Then & Now

Badevalasa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,382

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,629

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

351

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

414

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,382Census 2011
Households: 351Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1026 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6292026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4142026 projection
Active job cards: 3,51,460MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,05,897MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,12,94,823ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 72.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Vizianagaram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 84,907PMAY-G · 84,907 of 2,47,114 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Vizianagaram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,43,764Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Vizianagaram district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Badevalasa

Mandal centre

Mentada · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 15 min by car · 1 h 29 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Vizianagaram · ≈ 49 km

≈ 1 h 40 min by car · 1 h 58 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,315 people

Veeraghattam · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 42 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Amaravati381 kmcapital
Hyderabad543 km
Kolkata672 km
Chennai706 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSitanagaram9 km
Bus stopBarli / Pakki Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCGayathri Nursing Home8 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India14 km
Petrol pumpHP14 km
CollegeRaja college ground13 km
Police stationPolice Station17 km

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Dry weather: Bay system raises hopes for rain in AP

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Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

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Dry weather: Bay system raises hopes for rain in AP
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Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers
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Andhra Pradesh CM calls for tackling El Nino as a challenge
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Andhra Pradesh: ₹70 Lakh Shadi Manzil Work Launched In Nellore Rural
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CPI(M) demands ₹1 lakh crore special drought relief package for farmers in Andhra Pradesh
The Hinduyesterday
Andhra CM directs officials to shield farmers from El Nino, control prices
ThePrintyesterday

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People often ask about Badevalasa

What is the pincode of Badevalasa?

The pincode of Badevalasa, Mentada mandal, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh is 535581. The post office is Challapeta.

Which post office delivers to Badevalasa?

Mail for Badevalasa is delivered through Challapeta post office, pincode 535581, in Mentada mandal, Vizianagaram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Badevalasa located?

Badevalasa is a village in Mentada mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Badevalasa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Badevalasa village has a population of 1,382 across 351 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Badevalasa in?

Badevalasa falls under the Araku Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Andhra Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Badevalasa in?

Badevalasa falls under the Salur assembly constituency (AC #13) of Andhra Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Badevalasa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Badevalasa village is 38.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Badevalasa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Badevalasa village is 1026 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Badevalasa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Badevalasa, including Jagananna Amma Vodi, YSR Pension Kanuka, YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM KISAN. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Badevalasa from Vizianagaram district centre?

Badevalasa is approximately 49 km (straight-line) from the centre of Vizianagaram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Badevalasa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Badevalasa village is 582715.

Which is the nearest town to Badevalasa?

Veeraghattam (population 14,315, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Badevalasa in a straight line.

How big is Badevalasa compared to other villages in Mentada mandal?

Badevalasa ranks 13 of 37 villages in Mentada mandal by Census 2011 population (1,382 residents).

How far is Badevalasa from Amaravati?

Badevalasa is about 381 km from Amaravati in a straight line (the state capital of Andhra Pradesh); by road expect roughly 495 km.

How far is Badevalasa from Hyderabad?

Badevalasa is about 543 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 706 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Badevalasa?

Sitanagaram is the nearest railway station to Badevalasa, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Badevalasa?

Barli / Pakki Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Badevalasa, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Badevalasa?

Gayathri Nursing Home is the nearest hospital or health centre to Badevalasa, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Badevalasa?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Badevalasa, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Badevalasa?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Badevalasa, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Who is the MLA of Badevalasa?

Badevalasa falls under Salur assembly constituency (AC 13). The sitting MLA is Gummidi Sandhyarani (TDP).

Who is the MP for Badevalasa?

Badevalasa is in Araku Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Gumma Thanuja Rani (YSRCP).

What is the population of Badevalasa in 2026?

Badevalasa is estimated at 1,629 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,382 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Badevalasa in?

Andhra Pradesh falls in the Southern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, cotton, groundnut, millets, chillies) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Badevalasa in Vizianagaram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
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Badevalasa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Badevalasa

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Latest posts

Dry weather: Bay system raises hopes for rain in AP

Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

Andhra Pradesh CM calls for tackling El Nino as a challenge

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Open jobs in Badevalasa

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Upcoming events

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Ganesh Nimajjanam

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

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Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

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What is the pincode of Badevalasa?

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In which district is Badevalasa located?

What is the population of Badevalasa as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Badevalasa in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Badevalasa in?

What is the literacy rate in Badevalasa?

What is the sex ratio in Badevalasa?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Badevalasa?

How far is Badevalasa from Vizianagaram district centre?

What is the LGD code of Badevalasa?

Which is the nearest town to Badevalasa?

How big is Badevalasa compared to other villages in Mentada mandal?

How far is Badevalasa from Amaravati?

How far is Badevalasa from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Badevalasa?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Badevalasa?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Badevalasa?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Badevalasa?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Badevalasa?

Who is the MLA of Badevalasa?

Who is the MP for Badevalasa?

What is the population of Badevalasa in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Badevalasa in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Badevalasa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Badevalasa on the map

Latest posts

Dry weather: Bay system raises hopes for rain in AP

Andhra Pradesh CM urges Union Govt to review excise duty policy to protect interests of tobacco farmers

Andhra Pradesh CM calls for tackling El Nino as a challenge

Notable persons of Badevalasa

Open jobs in Badevalasa

Upcoming events

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Ganesh Nimajjanam

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti