Pedakrishnaraja Puram - Vepada, Vizianagaram

Pedakrishnaraja Puram is a village situated in the Vepada mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vepada and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Vizianagaram. Pkr Puram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedakrishnaraja Puram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedakrishnaraja Puram is 582991. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 535145 pincode. Vizianagaram is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Pedakrishnaraja Puram

As per Census 2011, Pedakrishnaraja Puram village has a total population of 699 people, consisting of 361 males and 338 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 425 literate and 274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pedakrishnaraja Puram are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pedakrishnaraja Puram

Pedakrishnaraja Puram 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 Pedakrishnaraja Puram

Pedakrishnaraja Puram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Srungavarapukota, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vizianagaram to Pedakrishnaraja Puram is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Pedakrishnaraja Puram is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedakrishnaraja Puram

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

Health Facilities in Pedakrishnaraja Puram

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

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