Edarada - Mamidikuduru, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema

Edarada is a village situated in the Mamidikuduru mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Mamidikuduru and around 120 km from Kakinada. Edarada village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edarada is 587820. The village covers a total geographical area of 479 hectares and falls under the 533247 pincode. Amalapuram is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Edarada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Razole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amalapuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Edarada

According to the 2011 Census, Edarada village had a total population of 3,078 people, including 1,546 males and 1,532 females, living in 889 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.22%, with male literacy at 88.54% and female literacy at 79.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Edarada

Edarada 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 Edarada

Edarada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amalapuram to Edarada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Edarada is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edarada

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

Health Facilities in Edarada

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

FAQs about Edarada