Pekeru - K Gangavaram, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Pekeru is a village situated in the K Gangavaram mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Pamarru and around 40 km from Kakinada. Pekeru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pekeru is 587714. The village covers a total geographical area of 756 hectares and falls under the 533263 pincode. Ramachandrapuram is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pekeru

As per Census 2011, Pekeru village has a total population of 2,557 people, consisting of 1,304 males and 1,253 females. The village has 747 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,517 literate and 1,040 illiterate residents. Additionally, 737 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pekeru

Pekeru 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 Pekeru

Pekeru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kakinada Port, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramachandrapuram to Pekeru is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Pekeru is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pekeru

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

Health Facilities in Pekeru

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

FAQs about Pekeru