Mallam Peta - Donakonda, Prakasam

Mallam Peta is a village situated in the Donakonda mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Donakonda and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Mallampeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallam Peta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallam Peta is 590633. The village covers a total geographical area of 1541 hectares and falls under the 523315 pincode. Markapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Mallam Peta

As per Census 2011, Mallam Peta village has a total population of 2,658 people, consisting of 1,405 males and 1,253 females. The village has 649 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,133 literate and 1,525 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,095 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mallam Peta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6581,4051,253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361197164
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,095588507
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271314
Literate Population1,133758375
Illiterate Population1,525647878

Nearby Villages of Mallam Peta

Mallam Peta 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)
Kotcherla KotaNorth-West2.69 km
ManginapudiSouth-East3.49 km
AnanthavaramSouth4.09 km
BhumanapalleEast4.99 km
SiddayapalemWest4.99 km
RamapuramNorth5.69 km
Rudra SamudramNorth-East5.84 km
Ragamakka PalleEast6.55 km
Pochamakka PalleSouth-East6.89 km
Gajjala KondaSouth-East6.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mallam Peta

Mallam Peta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gajjelakonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Markapur to Mallam Peta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Mallam Peta is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mallam Peta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mallam Peta

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

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

FAQs about Mallam Peta

Where is Mallam Peta located?

Mallam Peta village is located in Donakonda Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mallam Peta?

The Gram Panchayat of Mallam Peta is Mallampeta.

What is the pincode of Mallam Peta?

The pincode of Mallam Peta is 523315.

What is the population of Mallam Peta?

Mallam Peta has a total population of 2,658, including 1,405 males and 1,253 females.

How many households are there in Mallam Peta?

There are 649 households in Mallam Peta.

What is the literacy rate in Mallam Peta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mallam Peta is 42.63%. Male literacy is 53.95% and female literacy is 29.93%.