Pekeru - Iragavaram, West Godavari

Pekeru is a village situated in the Iragavaram mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iragavaram and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Pekeru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pekeru is 588662. The village covers a total geographical area of 521 hectares and falls under the 534320 pincode. Tanuku is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pekeru

According to the 2011 Census, Pekeru village had a total population of 4,436 people, including 2,262 males and 2,174 females, living in 1,270 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.62%, with male literacy at 81.80% and female literacy at 73.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 437, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Pekeru

Pekeru 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 Pekeru

Pekeru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanuku to Pekeru is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Pekeru is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pekeru

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

Health Facilities in Pekeru

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

FAQs about Pekeru