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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Pedapalle village has a total population of 3,054 people, consisting of 1,524 males and 1,530 females. The village has 899 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,054 literate and 1,000 illiterate residents. Additionally, 568 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0541,5241,530
Child Population (0–6 yrs)269147122
Scheduled Castes (SC)568269299
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 gram panchayat of Pedapalle?

Pedapalle is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pedapalle?

The pincode of Pedapalle is 533232.

What is the population of Pedapalle?

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

How many households are there in Pedapalle?

There are 899 households in Pedapalle.

What is the literacy rate in Pedapalle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pedapalle is 67.26%. Male literacy is 69.09% and female literacy is 65.42%.