Edumudi - Naguluppala Padu, Prakasam

Edumudi is a village situated in the Naguluppala Padu mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naguluppala Padu and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Edumudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edumudi is 591043. The village covers a total geographical area of 613 hectares and falls under the 523186 pincode. Chirala is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Edumudi

According to the 2011 Census, Edumudi village had a total population of 2,748 people, including 1,370 males and 1,378 females, living in 793 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.50%, with male literacy at 65.72% and female literacy at 49.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 921, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Edumudi

Edumudi 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 Edumudi

Edumudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinna Ganjam, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirala to Edumudi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Edumudi is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edumudi

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

Health Facilities in Edumudi

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

FAQs about Edumudi