Pakala
Pakala is a Town and Mandal in Chittoor 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 Pakala Block (CD) is 05396. The total area of Pakala Mandal is 169 km². Pakala has a sex ratio of approximately 1022 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pakala Mandal
Pakala Mandal has a total of 15 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 Pakala Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achamma Agraharam | Achamaagraharam | Chittoor (32 km) |
| 2 | Adenapalle | Adenapalle | Chittoor (30 km) |
| 3 | Damalcheruvu | Damalcheruvu | Chittoor (32 km) |
| 4 | Gadanki | Gadanki | Tirupati (35 km) |
| 5 | Ganugapenta | Ganugapenta | Chittoor (46 km) |
| 6 | Gorpadu | Chinnagorpadu | Chittoor (21 km) |
| 7 | Maddinayanipalle | Maddinayanipalle | Chittoor (46 km) |
| 8 | Mogarala | Mogarala | Chittoor (35 km) |
| 9 | Nagamma Agraharam | Achamaagraharam | Chittoor (32 km) |
| 10 | Oddepalle | Achamaagraharam | Chittoor (30 km) |
| 11 | Padiputlabayalu | Perasanipalle | Chittoor (35 km) |
| 12 | Pakala | Chennugaripalle | Chittoor (36 km) |
| 13 | Pedda Ramapuram | Peddaramapuram | Chittoor (20 km) |
| 14 | Thotathimmaiah Palle | Thotathimmaiahpalle | Chittoor (35 km) |
| 15 | Vallivedu | Inampalaguttapalle | Chittoor (23 km) |
Population of Pakala Mandal
The population profile of Pakala 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 Pakala 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 | 56,667 | 56,667 | N/A |
| Male Population | 28,025 | 28,025 | N/A |
| Female Population | 28,642 | 28,642 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,420 | 5,420 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,846 | 2,846 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,574 | 2,574 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 38,516 | 38,516 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 21,170 | 21,170 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 17,346 | 17,346 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 18,151 | 18,151 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,855 | 6,855 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,296 | 11,296 | N/A |
| Total Households | 15,000 | 15,000 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 56,667 people. Includes nearly 28,025 males and 28,642 females. Rural population is about 56,667 people.
- There are around 5,420 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,846 boys and 2,574 girls.
- Literate population is about 38,516 people. Non-literate population is around 18,151 people.
- There are nearly 15,000 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pakala 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 | 13,122 | 13,122 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,449 | 6,449 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,673 | 6,673 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,474 | 1,474 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 735 | 735 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 739 | 739 | N/A |
| Population Density | 335 / km² | 335 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pakala Mandal is approximately 13,122 people, including 6,449 males and 6,673 females. Around 13,122 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pakala Mandal is about 1,474 people, including 735 males and 739 females. Around 1,474 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 335 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 335 people per sq. km.