Pedatungam - Santhabommali, Srikakulam

Pedatungam is a village situated in the Santhabommali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhabommali and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Chinatungam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedatungam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedatungam is 581012. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 532203 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Pedatungam

As per Census 2011, Pedatungam village has a total population of 652 people, consisting of 331 males and 321 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 348 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedatungam

Pedatungam 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 Pedatungam

Pedatungam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dindu Gopala Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Pedatungam is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Pedatungam is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedatungam

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

Health Facilities in Pedatungam

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

FAQs about Pedatungam