Penumadam - Poduru, West Godavari

Penumadam is a village situated in the Poduru mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poduru and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Appanacheruvu serves as the Grama Panchayat for Penumadam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penumadam is 588708. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 534267 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Penumadam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palacole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Narsapuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Penumadam

According to the 2011 Census, Penumadam village had a total population of 8,746 people, including 4,475 males and 4,271 females, living in 2,385 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.42%, with male literacy at 82.33% and female literacy at 74.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Penumadam

Penumadam 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 Penumadam

Penumadam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Penumadam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Penumadam is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penumadam

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

Health Facilities in Penumadam

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

FAQs about Penumadam