Pedaghasila - Makkuva, Parvathipuram Manyam

Pedaghasila is a village situated in the Makkuva mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Makkuva and around 90 km from Vizianagaram. Markondaputti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedaghasila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedaghasila is 582193. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 535547 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Pedaghasila

As per Census 2011, Pedaghasila village has a total population of 631 people, consisting of 308 males and 323 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 306 literate and 325 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 342 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedaghasila

Pedaghasila 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 Pedaghasila

Pedaghasila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitanagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Pedaghasila is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Pedaghasila is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedaghasila

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

Health Facilities in Pedaghasila

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

FAQs about Pedaghasila