Peddakappalle - Peddapanjani, Chittoor

Peddakappalle is a village situated in the Peddapanjani mandal of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peddapanjani and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chittoor. Peddakappalle village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peddakappalle is 596578. The village covers a total geographical area of 1570 hectares and falls under the 517408 pincode. Palamaner is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Peddakappalle

As per Census 2011, Peddakappalle village has a total population of 3,466 people, consisting of 1,741 males and 1,725 females. The village has 792 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 437 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,660 literate and 1,806 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4661,7411,725
Child Population (0–6 yrs)437223214
Scheduled Castes (SC)437219218
Scheduled Tribes (ST)237120117
Literate Population1,660941719
Illiterate Population1,8068001,006

Nearby Villages of Peddakappalle

Peddakappalle 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)
NagireddipalleNorth-West5.10 km
Peddauppara PalleNorth-East5.96 km
MadhavaramEast6.33 km
GamkondaWest6.58 km
RayalapetaWest7.35 km
KogileruSouth-West8.35 km
SuddagundlapalleNorth-West8.72 km
KothapalleSouth-West8.96 km
KeelapatlaSouth9.43 km
AvulapalleNorth9.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Peddakappalle

Peddakappalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Damalcheruvu, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palamaner to Peddakappalle is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chittoor to Peddakappalle is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peddakappalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Peddakappalle

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

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

FAQs about Peddakappalle

Where is Peddakappalle located?

Peddakappalle village is located in Peddapanjani Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Peddakappalle?

Peddakappalle is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Peddakappalle?

The pincode of Peddakappalle is 517408.

What is the population of Peddakappalle?

Peddakappalle has a total population of 3,466, including 1,741 males and 1,725 females.

How many households are there in Peddakappalle?

There are 792 households in Peddakappalle.

What is the literacy rate in Peddakappalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Peddakappalle is 47.89%. Male literacy is 54.05% and female literacy is 41.68%.