Parimella - Pentapadu, West Godavari

Parimella is a village situated in the Pentapadu mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pentapadu and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Parimella village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parimella is 588493. The village covers a total geographical area of 495 hectares and falls under the 534166 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Parimella

As per Census 2011, Parimella village has a total population of 2,728 people, consisting of 1,413 males and 1,315 females. The village has 779 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,736 literate and 992 illiterate residents. Additionally, 705 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7281,4131,315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263126137
Scheduled Castes (SC)705402303
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18117
Literate Population1,736919817
Illiterate Population992494498

Nearby Villages of Parimella

Parimella 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)
KommaraSouth-West2.05 km
VakapalleSouth-East2.19 km
YanalapalleNorth2.57 km
KaspapentapaduNorth-East2.69 km
Narasimha ApparaopuramNorth-West2.76 km
ValluruSouth-East3.13 km
VelagapalleSouth-West3.21 km
VeereswarapuramSouth-East3.39 km
AkuteegapaduNorth-East3.60 km
Cherukuganuma AgraharamEast3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Parimella

Parimella is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tadepalligudem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Parimella is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Parimella is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parimella

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

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

Health Facilities in Parimella

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

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

FAQs about Parimella

Where is Parimella located?

Parimella village is located in Pentapadu Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Parimella?

Parimella is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Parimella?

The pincode of Parimella is 534166.

What is the population of Parimella?

Parimella has a total population of 2,728, including 1,413 males and 1,315 females.

How many households are there in Parimella?

There are 779 households in Parimella.

What is the literacy rate in Parimella?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parimella is 63.64%. Male literacy is 65.04% and female literacy is 62.13%.