Penta - Padmanabham, Visakhapatnam

Penta is a village situated in the Padmanabham mandal of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmanabham and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Visakhapatnam. Penta village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penta is 586124. The village covers a total geographical area of 641 hectares and falls under the 531219 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Penta

According to the 2011 Census, Penta village had a total population of 898 people, including 427 males and 471 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.31%, with male literacy at 70.10% and female literacy at 43.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Penta

Penta 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 Penta

Penta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alamanda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Penta is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Penta is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penta

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

Health Facilities in Penta

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

FAQs about Penta