Pelastavina

Pelastavina is a small village located in Vanda Municipality, in the Andhra Pradesh state of India. The village is situated approximately 10 kilometers from the municipal headquarters of Vanda.

The primary sources of income for the villagers are agriculture and livestock farming. They mainly cultivate crops such as paddy, wheat, and vegetables. The village also has access to rivers, which provide water for irrigation and other purposes.

The residents of Pelastavina predominantly speak Telugu, which is the official language of Andhra Pradesh. The village is predominantly Hindu, with a small number of Christians and Muslims.

Infrastructure in Pelastavina is relatively limited, with only a few schools, temples, and private healthcare centers. The village has basic electricity supply, but most of the households use traditional cooking methods and have standard or kutcha floor constructions.

The village has a small community center, communal meeting places and convenience stores. Education level is generally low, with many residents dropping out of school before finishing their basic studies due to limited access to educational resources.

The village's land is primarily used for agricultural purposes. Seasons such as Kharif and Rabi are embraced by the villagers who cultivate crops during these times of high temperatures and limited monsoonal rains. They primarily focus on rice cultivation with other local crops such as banana and mangoes.

Historically, there is minimal documentation of the events in the past that are centered around the village. However, based on the local culture and history, it is known that the village had many social reformers, who are still revered by the local people for their work in shaping village dynamics.