Pedapalavalasa - Therlam, Vizianagaram

Pedapalavalasa is a village situated in the Therlam mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Therlam and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Punuvalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedapalavalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedapalavalasa is 582604. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 532127 pincode. Rajam is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pedapalavalasa

As per Census 2011, Pedapalavalasa village has a total population of 500 people, consisting of 266 males and 234 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 235 literate and 265 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedapalavalasa

Pedapalavalasa 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 Pedapalavalasa

Pedapalavalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Batuva, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajam to Pedapalavalasa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Pedapalavalasa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedapalavalasa

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

Health Facilities in Pedapalavalasa

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

FAQs about Pedapalavalasa