Pennada Agraharam - Palacoderu, West Godavari

Pennada Agraharam is a village situated in the Palacoderu mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palacoderu and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Pennada Agraharam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pennada Agraharam is 588635. The village covers a total geographical area of 652 hectares and falls under the 534243 pincode. Bhimavaram is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pennada Agraharam

According to the 2011 Census, Pennada Agraharam village had a total population of 5,603 people, including 2,809 males and 2,794 females, living in 1,572 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.30%, with male literacy at 86.28% and female literacy at 76.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,6032,8092,794
Child Population (0–6 yrs)534287247
Scheduled Castes (SC)555283272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381721
Literate Population4,1212,1761,945
Illiterate Population1,482633849

Nearby Villages of Pennada Agraharam

Pennada Agraharam 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)
GoraganamudiWest0.82 km
SrungavrukshamEast1.49 km
VissakoderuNorth-West1.86 km
VendraNorth3.82 km
KumudavalliWest4.05 km
VeeravasaramSouth-East4.37 km
Vendra AgraharamNorth4.99 km
TaderuSouth-West5.19 km
PalakoderuNorth-West5.30 km
MachipuripalemSouth5.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pennada Agraharam

Pennada Agraharam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pennada Agraharam, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimavaram to Pennada Agraharam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Pennada Agraharam is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pennada Agraharam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pennada Agraharam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pennada Agraharam

Where is Pennada Agraharam located?

Pennada Agraharam village is located in Palacoderu Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pennada Agraharam?

Pennada Agraharam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pennada Agraharam?

The pincode of Pennada Agraharam is 534243.

What is the population of Pennada Agraharam?

Pennada Agraharam had a total population of 5,603, including 2,809 males and 2,794 females.

How many households are there in Pennada Agraharam?

Pennada Agraharam had 1,572 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pennada Agraharam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pennada Agraharam was 81.30%. Male literacy was 86.28% and female literacy was 76.36%.