Edara - Mundlamuru, Prakasam

Edara is a village situated in the Mundlamuru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundlamuru and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Edara village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edara is 590779. The village covers a total geographical area of 1890 hectares and falls under the 523265 pincode. Vinukonda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Edara

According to the 2011 Census, Edara village had a total population of 4,412 people, including 2,250 males and 2,162 females, living in 1,103 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.88%, with male literacy at 63.51% and female literacy at 39.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 521, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Edara

Edara 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 Edara

Edara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinukonda, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vinukonda to Edara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Edara is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edara

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

Health Facilities in Edara

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

FAQs about Edara