Pedamiram - Kalla, West Godavari

Pedamiram is a village situated in the Kalla mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalla and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Peda Amiram serves as the Grama Panchayat for Pedamiram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedamiram is 588749. The village covers a total geographical area of 934 hectares and falls under the 534204 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pedamiram

According to the 2011 Census, Pedamiram village had a total population of 5,778 people, including 2,893 males and 2,885 females, living in 1,575 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.87%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 75.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 408, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedamiram

Pedamiram 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 Pedamiram

Pedamiram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimavaram Town, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Pedamiram is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Pedamiram is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedamiram

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

Health Facilities in Pedamiram

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

FAQs about Pedamiram