As of 2011[update]Census of India, Pedakakani had a population of 23,201. The total population constitute, 11,315 males and 11,886 females —a sex ratio of 1051 females per 1000 males. 2,517 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 1,285 are boys and 1,232 are girls etc. —a ratio of 959 per 1000. The average literacy rate stands at 70.05% with 14,489 literates, significantly higher than the state average of 67.41%.[3][4]
Pedakakani is united with all major cultures. Ancient Sri Malleswara Swami vari Devastanam, Baji Baba Darga, Kakani Thota is located here.[8] Also Parantallamma temple is located here.
As per the school information report for the academic year 2018–19, the village has a total of 21 schools. These include 12 Zilla Parishad/Mandal Parishad, st.Joseph English medium school( CBSE)&one other type of school and 8 private schools.[12]
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