Pedakapavaram - Akividu, West Godavari

Pedakapavaram is a village situated in the Akividu mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akividu and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Pedakapavaram village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedakapavaram is 588589. The village covers a total geographical area of 1787 hectares and falls under the 534235 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pedakapavaram

According to the 2011 Census, Pedakapavaram village had a total population of 4,440 people, including 2,203 males and 2,237 females, living in 1,362 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.30%, with male literacy at 76.26% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 465, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedakapavaram

Pedakapavaram 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 Pedakapavaram

Pedakapavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Cherukuvada, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Pedakapavaram is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Pedakapavaram is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedakapavaram

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

Health Facilities in Pedakapavaram

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

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