Pedavaram

Pedavaram is a village located in Nandigama mandal of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Nandigama (tehsildar office) and 134km away from district headquarter Machilipatnam. As per 2009 stats, Peddavaram is the gram panchayat of Pedavaram village.

Here you can discover what makes Pedavaram unique in its vibrant Nandigama-Krishna region. You’ll see Pedavaram’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pedavaram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pedavaram is 588871. The village spans a total geographical area of 2255 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 521185. Jaggaiahpet is nearest town to Pedavaram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pedavaram village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nandigama Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pedavaram

Population of Pedavaram

According to the 2011 Census, Pedavaram has a total population of about 4,466, with approximately 2,254 males and 2,212 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 496 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 916 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 629. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.63%, with male literacy at about 58.65% and female literacy near 44.48%. There are around 1,245 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pedavaram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pedavaram

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pedavaram. As per the 2011 stats, Pedavaram had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pedavaram

Knowing the nearby villages of Pedavaram helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pedavaram.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pedavaram