Pandalapaka - Biccavolu, East Godavari

Pandalapaka is a village situated in the Biccavolu mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biccavolu and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Pandalapaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandalapaka is 587535. The village covers a total geographical area of 749 hectares and falls under the 533345 pincode. Ramachandrapuram is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pandalapaka

According to the 2011 Census, Pandalapaka village had a total population of 7,807 people, including 3,828 males and 3,979 females, living in 2,386 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.63%, with male literacy at 77.21% and female literacy at 68.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandalapaka

Pandalapaka 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 Pandalapaka

Pandalapaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bikkavolu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramachandrapuram to Pandalapaka is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Pandalapaka is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandalapaka

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

Health Facilities in Pandalapaka

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

FAQs about Pandalapaka