Guntakal
Guntakal 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 Guntakal Block (CD) is 05309. The total area of Guntakal Mandal is 402 km², which includes 361.12 km² of rural area and 40.87 km² of urban area. Guntakal has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Guntakal Mandal
Guntakal Mandal has a total of 18 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 Guntakal Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ameenpalle | Gundala Thanda | Guntakal (12 km) |
| 2 | Ayyavaripalle | Ayyavaripalli | Guntakal (25 km) |
| 3 | Dancherla | Dancherla | Guntakal (22 km) |
| 4 | Donimukkala | Donimukkala | Guntakal (4 km) |
| 5 | Dosaludiki | Dosaludiki | Guntakal (6 km) |
| 6 | Gundala | Gundala | Guntakal (9 km) |
| 7 | Guntakal | G Kottala | Guntakal (5 km) |
| 8 | Kasapuram | Kasapuram | Guntakal (4 km) |
| 9 | Konganapalle | Konganapalli | Guntakal (16 km) |
| 10 | Nagasamudram | Chintalampalli | Guntakal (20 km) |
| 11 | Nakkanadoddi | Nakkanadoddi | Guntakal (8 km) |
| 12 | Nelagonda | Nalladasarapalli | Guntakal (9 km) |
| 13 | Obulapuram | Obulapuram | Guntakal (21 km) |
| 14 | Patha Kothachervu | Pathakotha Cheruvu | Guntakal (15 km) |
| 15 | Sangala | Dosaludiki | Guntakal (6 km) |
| 16 | Sankarabanda | Molakalpenta | Guntakal (18 km) |
| 17 | Thimmapuram | N Timmapuram | Guntakal (6 km) |
| 18 | Yerrathimmarayachervu | Y T Cheruvu | Guntakal (18 km) |
Population of Guntakal Mandal
The population profile of Guntakal 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 Guntakal 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 | 1,71,655 | 45,385 | 1,26,270 |
| Male Population | 86,048 | 23,197 | 62,851 |
| Female Population | 85,607 | 22,188 | 63,419 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,518 | 5,443 | 13,075 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,545 | 2,805 | 6,740 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,973 | 2,638 | 6,335 |
| Literate Population | 1,05,886 | 21,140 | 84,746 |
| Literate Male Population | 59,614 | 12,879 | 46,735 |
| Literate Female Population | 46,272 | 8,261 | 38,011 |
| Illiterate Population | 65,769 | 24,245 | 41,524 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 26,434 | 10,318 | 16,116 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 39,335 | 13,927 | 25,408 |
| Total Households | 39,077 | 10,296 | 28,781 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Guntakal Mandal is around 1,71,655 people. This includes 86,048 males and 85,607 females. Rural population is about 45,385 (23,197 males and 22,188 females), while urban population is nearly 1,26,270 (62,851 males and 63,419 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,518 of the population, with 9,545 boys and 8,973 girls. Rural areas have 5,443 children, and urban areas have about 13,075 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,05,886 literate people in Guntakal Mandal, including 59,614 literate males and 46,272 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 21,140 individuals and urban literacy covers around 84,746 people.
- About 65,769 people in Guntakal Mandal are not literate, including 26,434 males and 39,335 females. Rural areas include 24,245 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 41,524 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 39,077 households, with 10,296 in villages and 28,781 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Guntakal 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 | 23,824 | 5,342 | 18,482 |
| SC Male Population | 11,819 | 2,748 | 9,071 |
| SC Female Population | 12,005 | 2,594 | 9,411 |
| Total ST Population | 7,012 | 4,176 | 2,836 |
| ST Male Population | 3,581 | 2,157 | 1,424 |
| ST Female Population | 3,431 | 2,019 | 1,412 |
| Population Density | 427 / km² | 126 / km² | 3,090 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Guntakal Mandal is approximately 23,824 people, including 11,819 males and 12,005 females. Around 5,342 people live in rural parts. Nearly 18,482 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Guntakal Mandal is about 7,012 people, including 3,581 males and 3,431 females. Around 4,176 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,836 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 427 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 126 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,090 people per sq. km.