Pandalapaka - Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam

Pandalapaka is a village situated in the Anandapuram mandal of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandapuram and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Visakhapatnam. Pandalapaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandalapaka is 586100. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 530052 pincode. Bheemunipatnam is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Pandalapaka

As per Census 2011, Pandalapaka village has a total population of 1,115 people, consisting of 581 males and 534 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 492 literate and 623 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,115581534
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1387464
Scheduled Castes (SC)1668878
Literate Population492283209
Illiterate Population623298325

Nearby Villages of Pandalapaka

Pandalapaka 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)
ChandakaNorth-East1.36 km
PalavalasaSouth-East1.72 km
TarluvadaSouth-West1.99 km
JagannadhapuramNorth2.00 km
AnandapuramEast2.92 km
GudilovaSouth3.17 km
GottipalleNorth-East3.39 km
KusuluvadaNorth-West3.73 km
BakurupalemWest4.02 km
GambheeramSouth-East4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pandalapaka

Pandalapaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alamanda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bheemunipatnam to Pandalapaka is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Pandalapaka is about 28 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 Pandalapaka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pandalapaka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pandalapaka

Where is Pandalapaka located?

Pandalapaka village is located in Anandapuram Mandal, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pandalapaka?

Pandalapaka is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pandalapaka?

The pincode of Pandalapaka is 530052.

What is the population of Pandalapaka?

Pandalapaka has a total population of 1,115, including 581 males and 534 females.

How many households are there in Pandalapaka?

There are 270 households in Pandalapaka.

What is the literacy rate in Pandalapaka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pandalapaka is 44.13%. Male literacy is 48.71% and female literacy is 39.14%.