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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Penumarru village has a total population of 1,795 people, consisting of 931 males and 864 females. The village has 528 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,210 literate and 585 illiterate residents. Additionally, 429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,795931864
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1618774
Scheduled Castes (SC)429236193
Literate Population1,210689521
Illiterate Population585242343

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NeredumilliWest1.60 km
RavipaduNorth-West2.00 km
SiragalapalleSouth2.19 km
GumparruEast2.41 km
MedapaduSouth-West2.70 km
VaddiparruNorth-East2.75 km
IlapakurruSouth-East2.89 km
GummaluruNorth-West4.32 km
YelamanchiliSouth4.32 km
BurugupalleEast4.50 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

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

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:

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Penumarru

Where is Penumarru located?

Penumarru village is located in Yelamanchili Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Penumarru?

Penumarru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Penumarru?

The pincode of Penumarru is 534268.

What is the population of Penumarru?

Penumarru has a total population of 1,795, including 931 males and 864 females.

How many households are there in Penumarru?

There are 528 households in Penumarru.

What is the literacy rate in Penumarru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Penumarru is 67.41%. Male literacy is 74.01% and female literacy is 60.30%.