Gandlapenta

Gandlapenta is a Town and Mandal in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. In India, a mandal is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Gandlapenta Block (CD) is 05342. Total area of gandlapenta mandal is 190 km². Gandlapenta mandal has a population of 26,183 peoples. Gandlapenta mandal has a population density of 137.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,687 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 51.88% population of gandlapenta mandal is literate, out of which 63.49% males and 40.09% females are literate.

List of Villages in Gandlapenta Mandal

Gandlapenta Mandal has a total of 13 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gandlapenta Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chamachenubylu Malameedapalli Kadiri (28 km)
2Chamalagondi Chamalagondi Kadiri (20 km)
3Gandlapenta Gandlapenta Kadiri (12 km)
4Godduvelagala Godduvelagala Kadiri (12 km)
5Jeenulakunta Jeenulakunta Kadiri (18 km)
6Kamathampalle Maddivarigondi Kadiri (7 km)
7Kurumamidi Kurumamidi Kadiri (20 km)
8Maddivarigondi Maddivarigondi Kadiri (8 km)
9Maduguvanigondi Somayajulapalli Kadiri (14 km)
10Malameedapalle Malameedapalli Kadiri (24 km)
11Somayajulapalle Somayajulapalli Kadiri (14 km)
12Thummalabylu Thummalabylu Kadiri (15 km)
13Veparala Veparala Kadiri (15 km)

Population of Gandlapenta Mandal

The population profile of Gandlapenta Mandal offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Gandlapenta's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 26,183 26,183 N/A
Male Population 13,191 13,191 N/A
Female Population 12,992 12,992 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,999 2,999 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,592 1,592 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,407 1,407 N/A
Literate Population 13,583 13,583 N/A
Literate Male Population 8,375 8,375 N/A
Literate Female Population 5,208 5,208 N/A
Illiterate Population 12,600 12,600 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 4,816 4,816 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 7,784 7,784 N/A
Total Households 6,687 6,687 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gandlapenta Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2,629 2,629 N/A
SC Male Population 1,291 1,291 N/A
SC Female Population 1,338 1,338 N/A
Total ST Population 2,465 2,465 N/A
ST Male Population 1,273 1,273 N/A
ST Female Population 1,192 1,192 N/A
Population Density 138 / km² 138 / km² N/A