Penumarru - Yelamanchili, West Godavari

Penumarru is a village situated in the Yelamanchili mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelamanchilli and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Penumarru village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penumarru is 588794. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 534268 pincode. Palacole is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Penumarru

According to the 2011 Census, Penumarru village had a total population of 1,795 people, including 931 males and 864 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.05%, with male literacy at 81.64% and female literacy at 65.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Penumarru

Penumarru 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 Penumarru

Penumarru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palakollu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palacole to Penumarru is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Penumarru is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penumarru

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

Health Facilities in Penumarru

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

FAQs about Penumarru