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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Pedakapavaram village has a total population of 4,440 people, consisting of 2,203 males and 2,237 females. The village has 1,362 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 426 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,902 literate and 1,538 illiterate residents. Additionally, 465 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,4402,2032,237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)426219207
Scheduled Castes (SC)465227238
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910
Literate Population2,9021,5131,389
Illiterate Population1,538690848

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KrovvidiNorth-West1.70 km
ChinakapavaramSouth-West1.78 km
BavayapalemNorth2.39 km
GummuluruSouth-West2.93 km
ChanamilliNorth3.28 km
SiddapuramNorth-East4.47 km
KollaparruSouth-West4.58 km
KrishnapuramNorth-East4.64 km
KaligotlaEast4.72 km
ArthamuruSouth-East4.90 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pedakapavaram

Where is Pedakapavaram located?

Pedakapavaram village is located in Akividu Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pedakapavaram?

Pedakapavaram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pedakapavaram?

The pincode of Pedakapavaram is 534235.

What is the population of Pedakapavaram?

Pedakapavaram has a total population of 4,440, including 2,203 males and 2,237 females.

How many households are there in Pedakapavaram?

There are 1,362 households in Pedakapavaram.

What is the literacy rate in Pedakapavaram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pedakapavaram is 65.36%. Male literacy is 68.68% and female literacy is 62.09%.