Government Area Hospital Blood Centre (Area Hospital Amalapuram)
Location: Area Hospital premises, Amalapuram (KNF Road / Black Bridge area). Description: Government-run blood centre linked to area hospital; useful for public healthcare patients. Why it’s useful: Often more affordable and covered under public schemes such as Ayushman Bharat (for empanelled patients). Tip: Bring identity/proof and hospital referral when going for blood supply; check opening hours.
Hospital-based Blood Bank at KIMS
Location: Within KIMS campus, Chaitanya Nagar, Amalapuram. Description: Secondary blood bank facility attached to hospital—useful especially if you’re in hospital care. Why it’s useful: If hospitalised or needing transfusion, having a hospital bank is convenient. Tip: Ask for cost of blood components (RBC, platelets), and turnaround time for cross-match.
Buddala Nagaratnam Memorial Voluntary Blood Bank
Location: Opposite Swarna Sai Mandir, Main Road, K.M. Agraharam, Amalapuram 533201. (From earlier list) Description: A voluntary blood bank in Amalapuram listed as open 24 hrs in directories. Why it’s useful: Critical in emergencies—local reference for blood availability. Tip: Call ahead to check availability of specific blood groups and component supplies.
Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation (KIMS)
Location: NH-216, Chaitanya Nagar, Amalapuram. Description: A medical college plus multi-speciality hospital serving the region; offers MBBS/PG and hospital training Why it’s useful: If you or someone wants to pursue medical education or needs institutional affiliation for health-studies in the region. Tip: Check whether the clinical patient-load is sufficient for hands-on training, hostel facilities for students, and hostel rules.
Sree Konaseema Bhanoji Ramars College (SKBRC)
Location: D-No 10/511, KNF Road, Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh 533201. Description: One of the older colleges in the region (established 1951), offering UG and PG courses and B.Ed. Why it’s useful: Good for general arts, science and education courses for local students. Tip: If you are considering teaching or education sector, check if they offer B.Ed and what the faculty strength is.