Pentapadu is a village in West Godavari district of the

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, Pentapadu had a population of 12889. The total population constitute, 6377 males and 6512 females with a sex ratio of 1021 females per 1000 males. 1273 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, with sex ratio of 958 The average literacy rate stands at 75.35%. This was the birthplace of Actress

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, the mother of

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Villages in West Godavari district {{WestGodavari-geo-stub