Pedapenki - Balijipeta, Parvathipuram Manyam

Pedapenki is a village situated in the Balijipeta mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Balijipeta and around 85 km from Vizianagaram. Pedapenki village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedapenki is 582300. The village covers a total geographical area of 1659 hectares and falls under the 535557 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Pedapenki

According to the 2011 Census, Pedapenki village had a total population of 5,932 people, including 2,901 males and 3,031 females, living in 1,612 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.28%, with male literacy at 59.21% and female literacy at 35.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,009, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedapenki

Pedapenki 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 Pedapenki

Pedapenki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bobbili, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Pedapenki is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Pedapenki is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedapenki

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

Health Facilities in Pedapenki

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

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