Vedangi - Poduru, West Godavari

Vedangi is a village situated in the Poduru mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poduru and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Vedangi village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vedangi is 588705. The village covers a total geographical area of 600 hectares and falls under the 534265 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Vedangi 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 Vedangi

According to the 2011 Census, Vedangi village had a total population of 5,115 people, including 2,614 males and 2,501 females, living in 1,437 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.37%, with male literacy at 87.16% and female literacy at 79.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Vedangi

Vedangi 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 Vedangi

Vedangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Vedangi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Vedangi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vedangi

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

Health Facilities in Vedangi

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

FAQs about Vedangi