Oduru - Penumantra, West Godavari

Oduru is a village situated in the Penumantra mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Penumantra and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Oduru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oduru is 588651. The village covers a total geographical area of 469 hectares and falls under the 534126 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Oduru

As per Census 2011, Oduru village has a total population of 2,124 people, consisting of 1,062 males and 1,062 females. The village has 628 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,510 literate and 614 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,067 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Oduru

Oduru 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 Oduru

Oduru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Oduru is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Oduru is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oduru

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

Health Facilities in Oduru

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

FAQs about Oduru