Pedavanka - Vajrapukotturu, Srikakulam

Pedavanka is a village situated in the Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Vajrapukothuru and around 88 km from Srikakulam. Bathupuram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Pedavanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedavanka is 580541. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 532222 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pedavanka

According to the 2011 Census, Pedavanka village had a total population of 667 people, including 306 males and 361 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,180 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.53%, with male literacy at 83.58% and female literacy at 58.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedavanka

Pedavanka 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 Pedavanka

Pedavanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 158.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Pedavanka is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Pedavanka is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedavanka

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

Health Facilities in Pedavanka

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

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