Penukonda Mandal - Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh
Penukonda is an administrative mandal in the Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Penukonda is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 302 km², including 302.10 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Penukonda Mandal
Penukonda Mandal has a total of 17 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adadakulapalle | Rural | Adadakulapalli |
| 2 | Bojjireddipalle | Rural | Settipalli |
| 3 | Cherlopalle | Rural | Rampuram |
| 4 | Duddebanda | Rural | Duddebanda |
| 5 | Erramanchi | Rural | Erramanchi |
| 6 | Gondipalle | Rural | Duddebanda |
| 7 | Gonipeta | Rural | Gonipeta |
| 8 | Gutturu | Rural | Venkatagiri Palem |
| 9 | Kondampalle | Rural | Rampuram |
| 10 | Mavaturu | Rural | Mavaturu |
| 11 | Munimadugu | Rural | Munimadugu |
| 12 | Nagalur | Rural | Nagaluru |
| 13 | Obulapuram | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Penukonda | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Rampuram | Rural | Rampuram |
| 16 | Settipalle | Rural | Settipalli |
| 17 | Vasudevapuram | Rural | Rampuram |
Population of Penukonda Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Penukonda Mandal has a total population of 55,383 people, consisting of 28,280 males and 27,103 females. There are 13,713 households in the mandal with an average population density of 183 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,383 | 55,383 | 0 |
| Male Population | 28,280 | 28,280 | 0 |
| Female Population | 27,103 | 27,103 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,713 | 13,713 | 0 |
| Population Density | 183 / km² | 183 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 32,885 literate people and 5,803 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,478 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,672 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,803 | 5,803 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 32,885 | 32,885 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,498 | 22,498 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,478 | 7,478 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,672 | 3,672 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.