Edatam - Payakaraopeta, Anakapalli

Edatam is a village situated in the Payakaraopeta mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Payakaraopeta and around 110 km from Visakhapatnam. Edatam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edatam is 586466. The village covers a total geographical area of 925 hectares and falls under the 531127 pincode. Tuni is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Edatam

According to the 2011 Census, Edatam village had a total population of 5,563 people, including 2,832 males and 2,731 females, living in 1,399 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.42%, with male literacy at 55.79% and female literacy at 46.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Edatam

Edatam 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 Edatam

Edatam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hamsavaram, 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 Tuni to Edatam is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Edatam is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edatam

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

Health Facilities in Edatam

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

FAQs about Edatam