Pedalanka - Kolluru, Bapatla

Pedalanka is a village situated in the Kolluru mandal of Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Kollur and around 49 km from Guntur. Avulavari Palem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedalanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedalanka is 590416. The village covers a total geographical area of 760 hectares and falls under the 522324 pincode. Tenali is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Pedalanka

As per Census 2011, Pedalanka village has a total population of 4,246 people, consisting of 2,145 males and 2,101 females. The village has 1,329 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 418 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,458 literate and 1,788 illiterate residents. Additionally, 826 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pedalanka are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2462,1452,101
Child Population (0–6 yrs)418218200
Scheduled Castes (SC)826422404
Literate Population2,4581,3221,136
Illiterate Population1,788823965

Nearby Villages of Pedalanka

Pedalanka 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)
GajullankaNorth-East1.86 km
KollurSouth-West2.59 km
IpurNorth-West3.62 km
Lankapalle LankaNorth4.86 km
SrikakulamEast4.92 km
BoddulurupaduSouth-West4.95 km
RavikampaduSouth-West4.98 km
DonepudiSouth5.09 km
ChilumuruNorth-West5.29 km
LankapalleNorth-East5.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pedalanka

Pedalanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vemuru, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tenali to Pedalanka is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guntur to Pedalanka is about 49 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 Pedalanka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pedalanka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pedalanka

Where is Pedalanka located?

Pedalanka village is located in Kolluru Mandal, Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pedalanka?

The Gram Panchayat of Pedalanka is Avulavari Palem.

What is the pincode of Pedalanka?

The pincode of Pedalanka is 522324.

What is the population of Pedalanka?

Pedalanka has a total population of 4,246, including 2,145 males and 2,101 females.

How many households are there in Pedalanka?

There are 1,329 households in Pedalanka.

What is the literacy rate in Pedalanka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pedalanka is 57.89%. Male literacy is 61.63% and female literacy is 54.07%.