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

According to the 2011 Census, Pedapalavalasa village had a total population of 500 people, including 266 males and 234 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.99%, with male literacy at 59.41% and female literacy at 43.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

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:

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