Peda Ankalam


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. The project is aimed to irrigate a total ayacut of 8,257 acres in the Vizianagaram district - 6,617 Acres and Srikakulam district
The project was constructed during 1975-79. It utilizes 1.073 TMC of the available water. The project cost is 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
  • Total Literates: 408