Penta - Bobbili, Vizianagaram

Penta is a village situated in the Bobbili mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bobbili and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Kotha Penta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penta is 582349. The village covers a total geographical area of 621 hectares and falls under the 535573 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Penta

As per Census 2011, Penta village has a total population of 3,525 people, consisting of 1,738 males and 1,787 females. The village has 886 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 364 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,674 literate and 1,851 illiterate residents. Additionally, 555 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bobbili, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Penta is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Penta 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 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