Penukonda
Penukonda 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 Penukonda Block (CD) is 05356. The total area of Penukonda Mandal is 302 km². Penukonda has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Penukonda Mandal
Penukonda Mandal has a total of 17 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 Penukonda Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adadakulapalle | Adadakulapalli | Hindupur (46 km) |
| 2 | Bojjireddipalle | Settipalli | Hindupur (51 km) |
| 3 | Cherlopalle | Rampuram | Hindupur (50 km) |
| 4 | Duddebanda | Duddebanda | Hindupur (50 km) |
| 5 | Erramanchi | Erramanchi | Hindupur (44 km) |
| 6 | Gondipalle | Duddebanda | Hindupur (52 km) |
| 7 | Gonipeta | Gonipeta | Hindupur (45 km) |
| 8 | Gutturu | Gutturu | Hindupur (51 km) |
| 9 | Kondampalle | Rampuram | Hindupur (47 km) |
| 10 | Mavaturu | Mavaturu | Hindupur (46 km) |
| 11 | Munimadugu | Munimadugu | Hindupur (54 km) |
| 12 | Nagalur | Nagaluru | Hindupur (40 km) |
| 13 | Obulapuram | Konapuram | Hindupur (42 km) |
| 14 | Penukonda | Penukonda Major | Hindupur (36 km) |
| 15 | Rampuram | Rampuram | Hindupur (45 km) |
| 16 | Settipalle | Settipalli | Hindupur (51 km) |
| 17 | Vasudevapuram | Rampuram | Hindupur (48 km) |
Population of Penukonda Mandal
The population profile of Penukonda 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 Penukonda 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 | 55,383 | 55,383 | N/A |
| Male Population | 28,280 | 28,280 | N/A |
| Female Population | 27,103 | 27,103 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,803 | 5,803 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,054 | 3,054 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,749 | 2,749 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 32,885 | 32,885 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 19,028 | 19,028 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 13,857 | 13,857 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 22,498 | 22,498 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,252 | 9,252 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,246 | 13,246 | N/A |
| Total Households | 13,713 | 13,713 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 55,383 people. Includes nearly 28,280 males and 27,103 females. Rural population is about 55,383 people.
- There are around 5,803 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,054 boys and 2,749 girls.
- Literate population is about 32,885 people. Non-literate population is around 22,498 people.
- There are nearly 13,713 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Penukonda 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 | 7,478 | 7,478 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,793 | 3,793 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,685 | 3,685 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 3,672 | 3,672 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,901 | 1,901 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,771 | 1,771 | N/A |
| Population Density | 183 / km² | 183 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Penukonda Mandal is approximately 7,478 people, including 3,793 males and 3,685 females. Around 7,478 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Penukonda Mandal is about 3,672 people, including 1,901 males and 1,771 females. Around 3,672 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 183 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 183 people per sq. km.