Pedaraju Palem - Chandra Sekhara Puram, Markapuram

Pedaraju Palem is a village situated in the Chandra Sekhara Puram mandal of Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Chandra Sekhara Puram and around 118 km from Ongole. Pedarajupalem serves as the Grama Panchayat for Pedaraju Palem village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedaraju Palem is 591473. The village covers a total geographical area of 1793 hectares and falls under the 523112 pincode. Kandukur is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Pedaraju Palem

According to the 2011 Census, Pedaraju Palem village had a total population of 2,052 people, including 1,077 males and 975 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.03%, with male literacy at 84.38% and female literacy at 52.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Pedaraju Palem

Pedaraju Palem 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 Pedaraju Palem

Pedaraju Palem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudimetta, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandukur to Pedaraju Palem is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Pedaraju Palem is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedaraju Palem

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

Health Facilities in Pedaraju Palem

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

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