Pedda

Pedda is a village located in Taldangra subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 37.8km away from sub-district headquarter Taldangra. Bankura is the district headquarter of Pedda village. As per 2009 stats, Khalgram is the gram panchayat of Pedda village.

Here you can discover what makes Pedda unique in its vibrant Taldangra-Bankura region. You’ll see Pedda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pedda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pedda is 328623. The village spans a total geographical area of 127.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722152. Bankura is nearest town to Pedda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pedda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pedda

Population of Pedda

According to the 2011 Census, Pedda has a total population of about 446, with approximately 219 males and 227 females. The sex ratio is around 1036 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 319 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 111. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.93%, with male literacy at about 72.15% and female literacy near 38.33%. There are around 96 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pedda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pedda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pedda. As per the 2011 stats, Pedda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pedda

Knowing the nearby villages of Pedda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pedda.

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