Tanakal
Tanakal 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 Tanakal Block (CD) is 05360. The total area of Tanakal Mandal is 353 km². Tanakal has a sex ratio of approximately 1021 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tanakal Mandal
Tanakal Mandal has a total of 20 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 Tanakal Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agraharampalle | T Sadum | Kadiri (41 km) |
| 2 | Balasamudram | Balasamudram | Kadiri (32 km) |
| 3 | Bonthalapalle | Bonthalapalli | Kadiri (40 km) |
| 4 | Cheekatimanipalle | Cheekatimani Palli | Kadiri (35 km) |
| 5 | Chinnaramannagaripalle | Chinnaramannagaripalli | Kadiri (35 km) |
| 6 | Danduvaripalle | Mundlavaripalli | Kadiri (42 km) |
| 7 | Diguvamandalapalle | Tanakal | Kadiri (22 km) |
| 8 | Ethodu | Ethodu | Kadiri (28 km) |
| 9 | Gurrambailu | Mallireddipalli | Kadiri (50 km) |
| 10 | Kokkanti | Diguvachakkavaripalli | Kadiri (35 km) |
| 11 | Korthikota | Korthikota | Kadiri (40 km) |
| 12 | Kotapalle | Kotapalli | Kadiri (40 km) |
| 13 | Maddinayanipalem | Korthikota | Kadiri (30 km) |
| 14 | Malreddipalle | Mallireddipalli | Kadiri (50 km) |
| 15 | Mundlavaripalle | Mundlavaripalli | Kadiri (40 km) |
| 16 | T Sadum | T Sadum | Kadiri (37 km) |
| 17 | Tanakal | Tanakal | Kadiri (25 km) |
| 18 | Tavalam | D Thottipalli | Kadiri (35 km) |
| 19 | Ulavalavandlapalle | Chinnaramannagaripalli | Kadiri (35 km) |
| 20 | Venkatrayanipalle | Mundlavaripalli | Kadiri (40 km) |
Population of Tanakal Mandal
The population profile of Tanakal 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 Tanakal 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 | 47,946 | 47,946 | N/A |
| Male Population | 23,722 | 23,722 | N/A |
| Female Population | 24,224 | 24,224 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,308 | 5,308 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,618 | 2,618 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,690 | 2,690 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 24,863 | 24,863 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 14,742 | 14,742 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,121 | 10,121 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 23,083 | 23,083 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,980 | 8,980 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,103 | 14,103 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,211 | 12,211 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 47,946 people. Includes nearly 23,722 males and 24,224 females. Rural population is about 47,946 people.
- There are around 5,308 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,618 boys and 2,690 girls.
- Literate population is about 24,863 people. Non-literate population is around 23,083 people.
- There are nearly 12,211 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tanakal 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 | 7,686 | 7,686 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,802 | 3,802 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,884 | 3,884 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 4,783 | 4,783 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,413 | 2,413 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,370 | 2,370 | N/A |
| Population Density | 136 / km² | 136 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tanakal Mandal is approximately 7,686 people, including 3,802 males and 3,884 females. Around 7,686 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tanakal Mandal is about 4,783 people, including 2,413 males and 2,370 females. Around 4,783 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 136 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 136 people per sq. km.