Pedapalle - Alamuru, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Pedapalle is a village situated in the Alamuru mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Alamuru and around 55 km from Kakinada. Pedapalle village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedapalle is 587660. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 533232 pincode. Mandapeta is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pedapalle

According to the 2011 Census, Pedapalle village had a total population of 3,054 people, including 1,524 males and 1,530 females, living in 899 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 71.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 568.

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 Population3,0541,5241,530
Child Population (0–6 yrs)269147122
Scheduled Castes (SC)568269299
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,0541,0531,001
Illiterate Population1,000471529

Nearby Villages of Pedapalle

Pedapalle 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)
PinapalleEast1.41 km
KalavacherlaWest1.47 km
GummileruNorth1.99 km
PenikeruWest2.51 km
ModukuruNorth2.55 km
ChintaluruSouth2.63 km
SandhipudiSouth-East2.66 km
AlamuruSouth-West2.76 km
VedurumudiEast3.28 km
NavabpetaNorth-West3.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pedapalle

Pedapalle is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dwarapudi, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mandapeta to Pedapalle is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Pedapalle is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedapalle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pedapalle

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pedapalle

Where is Pedapalle located?

Pedapalle village is located in Alamuru Mandal, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the Grama Panchayat of Pedapalle?

Pedapalle is its own Grama Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pedapalle?

The pincode of Pedapalle is 533232.

What is the population of Pedapalle?

Pedapalle had a total population of 3,054, including 1,524 males and 1,530 females.

How many households are there in Pedapalle?

Pedapalle had 899 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pedapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pedapalle was 73.75%. Male literacy was 76.47% and female literacy was 71.09%.