Pendekal - Kosigi, Kurnool

Pendekal is a village situated in the Kosigi mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kosigi and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Kosigi serves as the Grama Panchayat for Pendekal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendekal is 593767. The village covers a total geographical area of 576 hectares and falls under the 518313 pincode. Adoni is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Pendekal

According to the 2011 Census, Pendekal village had a total population of 481 people, including 251 males and 230 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.94%, with male literacy at 27.14% and female literacy at 20.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Pendekal

Pendekal 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 Pendekal

Pendekal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoni to Pendekal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Pendekal is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pendekal

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

Health Facilities in Pendekal

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

FAQs about Pendekal