Peda Ankalam
| Peda Ankalam | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,173 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Pedankalam or Peda Ankalam is a village and panchayat in Seethanagaram mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Pedankalam Anicut
Peda Ankalam Anicut was constructed across River Suvarnamukhi, a tributary of River Nagavali near Pedankalam village.[1]
The project is aimed to irrigate a total ayacut of 8,257 acres in the (i) Vizianagaram district (Balijipeta Mandal) - 6,617 Acres and (ii) Srikakulam district (Vangara Mandal) – 1,640 Acres.
The project was constructed during 1975-79. It utilizes 1.073 TMC of the available water. The project cost is Rs. 240 Lakhs.
Demographics
According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Pedankalam village is as follows:
- Total Population: 1,173 in 264 Households
- Male Population: 577 and Female Population: 596
- Children Under 6-years of age: 143 (Boys - 70 and Girls - 73)
- Total Literates: 408
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