Pedduru - Garugubilli, Parvathipuram Manyam

Pedduru is a village situated in the Garugubilli mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from Garugubilli and around 98 km from Vizianagaram. Pedduru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedduru is 582125. The village covers a total geographical area of 382 hectares and falls under the 535463 pincode. Parvathipuram is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pedduru

As per Census 2011, Pedduru village has a total population of 2,514 people, consisting of 900 males and 1,614 females. The village has 508 households and a sex ratio of 1,793 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,742 literate and 772 illiterate residents. Additionally, 716 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5149001,614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487177
Scheduled Castes (SC)71648668
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18-18
Literate Population1,7426411,101
Illiterate Population772259513

Nearby Villages of Pedduru

Pedduru 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)
HikkimvalasaNorth-West0.89 km
GarugubilliNorth-West1.55 km
RavupalleSouth-East1.60 km
Burada VenkatapuramSouth-West1.75 km
PolinaiduvalasaNorth-East2.09 km
UddavoluNorth-West2.83 km
SivvamNorth-East2.96 km
KothuruEast3.10 km
AjjadaSouth-West3.11 km
GottivalasaNorth-East3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pedduru

Public transport in the Pedduru is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narsipuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parvathipuram to Pedduru is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Pedduru is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedduru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Pedduru

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

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

FAQs about Pedduru

Where is Pedduru located?

Pedduru village is located in Garugubilli Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pedduru?

Pedduru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pedduru?

The pincode of Pedduru is 535463.

What is the population of Pedduru?

Pedduru has a total population of 2,514, including 900 males and 1,614 females.

How many households are there in Pedduru?

There are 508 households in Pedduru.

What is the literacy rate in Pedduru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pedduru is 69.29%. Male literacy is 71.22% and female literacy is 68.22%.