Gorantla
Gorantla 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, the sub-district code of Gorantla Block (CD) is 05362. The total area of Gorantla Mandal is 357 km². Gorantla has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gorantla Mandal
Gorantla Mandal has a total of 21 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 Gorantla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayanakuntapalle | Vanavolu | Kadiri (42 km) |
| 2 | Boyalapalle | Vadigepalli | Hindupur (40 km) |
| 3 | Budili | Budili | Hindupur (44 km) |
| 4 | Buganipalle | Mallapalli | Hindupur (11 km) |
| 5 | Devulacheruvu | Palasamudram | Hindupur (31 km) |
| 6 | Gangampalle | Gangampalli | Hindupur (26 km) |
| 7 | Gorantla | Gorantla | Hindupur (38 km) |
| 8 | Gowrivaripalle | Gownivaripalli | Kadiri (39 km) |
| 9 | Jakkasamudram | Kondapuram | Kadiri (44 km) |
| 10 | Jowkuledudinne | Mandalapalli | Hindupur (10 km) |
| 11 | Kammavaripalle | Kammavaripalli | Hindupur (10 km) |
| 12 | Katepalle | Palasamudram | Hindupur (30 km) |
| 13 | Mallapalle | Mallapalli | Hindupur (12 km) |
| 14 | Mandalapalle | Mandalapalli | Hindupur (10 km) |
| 15 | Maredipalle | Venkataramanapalli | Hindupur (40 km) |
| 16 | Obulapuram | Palasamudram | Hindupur (33 km) |
| 17 | Palasamudram | Palasamudram | Hindupur (27 km) |
| 18 | Puleru | Puleru | Hindupur (40 km) |
| 19 | Ragimakulapalle | Palasamudram | Hindupur (29 km) |
| 20 | Vadigepalle | Vadigepalli | Hindupur (34 km) |
| 21 | Vanavolu | Vanavolu | Hindupur (29 km) |
Population of Gorantla Mandal
The population profile of Gorantla 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 Gorantla Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77,271 | 77,271 | N/A |
| Male Population | 39,009 | 39,009 | N/A |
| Female Population | 38,262 | 38,262 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,429 | 8,429 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,372 | 4,372 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,057 | 4,057 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 42,966 | 42,966 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 25,208 | 25,208 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 17,758 | 17,758 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 34,305 | 34,305 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,801 | 13,801 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,504 | 20,504 | N/A |
| Total Households | 19,125 | 19,125 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 77,271 people. Includes nearly 39,009 males and 38,262 females. Rural population is about 77,271 people.
- There are around 8,429 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,372 boys and 4,057 girls.
- Literate population is about 42,966 people. Non-literate population is around 34,305 people.
- There are nearly 19,125 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gorantla Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 8,017 | 8,017 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,043 | 4,043 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,974 | 3,974 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 6,820 | 6,820 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,556 | 3,556 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,264 | 3,264 | N/A |
| Population Density | 217 / km² | 217 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gorantla Mandal is approximately 8,017 people, including 4,043 males and 3,974 females. Around 8,017 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gorantla Mandal is about 6,820 people, including 3,556 males and 3,264 females. Around 6,820 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 217 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 217 people per sq. km.