Peddakowkuntla - Uravakonda, Ananthapuramu

Peddakowkuntla is a village situated in the Uravakonda mandal of Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Uravakonda and around 50 km from Anantapur. Peddakowkuntla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peddakowkuntla is 594899. The village covers a total geographical area of 3994 hectares and falls under the 515822 pincode. Guntakal is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Peddakowkuntla

According to the 2011 Census, Peddakowkuntla village had a total population of 3,389 people, including 1,731 males and 1,658 females, living in 835 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.57%, with male literacy at 67.82% and female literacy at 48.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 663, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3891,7311,658
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372193179
Scheduled Castes (SC)663342321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19109
Literate Population1,7671,043724
Illiterate Population1,622688934

Nearby Villages of Peddakowkuntla

Peddakowkuntla 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)
Y.rampuramSouth4.37 km
RaketlaNorth-East5.55 km
MylarampalleSouth-East6.28 km
SollapuramWest6.57 km
AmidalaNorth6.78 km
HanakanahalSouth-West7.33 km
ThagguparthySouth7.69 km
BudigummaSouth-East8.23 km
N.hanumapuramNorth-West9.41 km
MopidiNorth-East10.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Peddakowkuntla

Peddakowkuntla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Venkatampalle, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guntakal to Peddakowkuntla is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anantapur to Peddakowkuntla is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peddakowkuntla

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Peddakowkuntla

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

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

FAQs about Peddakowkuntla

Where is Peddakowkuntla located?

Peddakowkuntla village is located in Uravakonda Mandal, Ananthapuramu district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Peddakowkuntla?

Peddakowkuntla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Peddakowkuntla?

The pincode of Peddakowkuntla is 515822.

What is the population of Peddakowkuntla?

Peddakowkuntla had a total population of 3,389, including 1,731 males and 1,658 females.

How many households are there in Peddakowkuntla?

Peddakowkuntla had 835 households.

What is the literacy rate in Peddakowkuntla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Peddakowkuntla was 58.57%. Male literacy was 67.82% and female literacy was 48.95%.