Penubaka - Rajam, Vizianagaram

Penubaka is a village situated in the Rajam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from Rajam and around 43 km from Srikakulam. Penubaka village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penubaka is 581324. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 532127 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Penubaka

According to the 2011 Census, Penubaka village had a total population of 3,280 people, including 1,616 males and 1,664 females, living in 817 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.26%, with male literacy at 59.81% and female literacy at 41.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Penubaka

Penubaka 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 Penubaka

Penubaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sigadam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Penubaka is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Penubaka is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penubaka

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

Health Facilities in Penubaka

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

FAQs about Penubaka