Padikondalapalem - Pamidimukkala, Krishna

Padikondalapalem is a village situated in the Pamidimukkala mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pamidimukkala and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Pamidimukkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padikondalapalem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padikondalapalem is 589545. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 521250 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Padikondalapalem

As per Census 2011, Padikondalapalem village has a total population of 581 people, consisting of 277 males and 304 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 411 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 264 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population581277304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391722
Scheduled Castes (SC)264123141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)241014
Literate Population411206205
Illiterate Population1707199

Nearby Villages of Padikondalapalem

Padikondalapalem 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)
VeerankiNorth-East1.13 km
MeduruSouth-West1.77 km
FathelankaNorth-West2.12 km
Gurrala LankaEast2.16 km
PamidimukkalaSouth-East2.39 km
AmeenapuramNorth-East2.50 km
GurivindapalleWest2.64 km
HanumanthapuramEast3.61 km
ChennuruvaripalemSouth3.73 km
KrishnapuramSouth-East4.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Padikondalapalem

Padikondalapalem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vemuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Padikondalapalem is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Padikondalapalem is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padikondalapalem

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Padikondalapalem

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Padikondalapalem

Where is Padikondalapalem located?

Padikondalapalem village is located in Pamidimukkala Mandal, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Padikondalapalem?

The Gram Panchayat of Padikondalapalem is Pamidimukkala.

What is the pincode of Padikondalapalem?

The pincode of Padikondalapalem is 521250.

What is the population of Padikondalapalem?

Padikondalapalem has a total population of 581, including 277 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Padikondalapalem?

There are 189 households in Padikondalapalem.

What is the literacy rate in Padikondalapalem?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padikondalapalem is 70.74%. Male literacy is 74.37% and female literacy is 67.43%.