Palamaner
Palamaner 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 Palamaner Block (CD) is 05422. The total area of Palamaner Mandal is 237 km², which includes 218.88 km² of rural area and 17.69 km² of urban area. Palamaner has a sex ratio of approximately 1019 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palamaner Mandal
Palamaner 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 Palamaner Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankamvaripalle | Kolamasanapalle | Palamaner (10 km) |
| 2 | Ayyamreddi Palle | Kolamasanapalle | Palamaner (12 km) |
| 3 | Baippagari Palle | Baippagaripalle | Palamaner (14 km) |
| 4 | Chethapenta | Baippagaripalle | Palamaner (20 km) |
| 5 | Gundlapalle | Kolamasanapalle | Palamaner (11 km) |
| 6 | Jagamarla | Jagamarla | Palamaner (10 km) |
| 7 | Jallipeta | Kurmoi | Palamaner (6 km) |
| 8 | Karidimadugu | Karidimadugu | Palamaner (10 km) |
| 9 | Kolamasana Palle | Kolamasanapalle | Palamaner (11 km) |
| 10 | Kurmoi | Jaravaripalle | Palamaner (6 km) |
| 11 | Moram | Moram | Palamaner (8 km) |
| 12 | Pengara Kunta | Pengara Gunta | Palamaner (3 km) |
| 13 | Ranganayanipalle | Moram | Palamaner (3 km) |
| 14 | Samudrapalle | Samudrapalle | Palamaner (6 km) |
| 15 | Sree Ranga Rajpuram | Kolamasanapalle | Palamaner (12 km) |
Population of Palamaner Mandal
The population profile of Palamaner 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 Palamaner 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 | 81,470 | 30,020 | 51,450 |
| Male Population | 40,344 | 15,082 | 25,262 |
| Female Population | 41,126 | 14,938 | 26,188 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,448 | 3,593 | 5,855 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,865 | 1,865 | 3,000 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,583 | 1,728 | 2,855 |
| Literate Population | 55,378 | 17,969 | 37,409 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,614 | 10,234 | 19,380 |
| Literate Female Population | 25,764 | 7,735 | 18,029 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,092 | 12,051 | 14,041 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,730 | 4,848 | 5,882 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,362 | 7,203 | 8,159 |
| Total Households | 19,513 | 7,202 | 12,311 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Palamaner Mandal is around 81,470 people. This includes 40,344 males and 41,126 females. Rural population is about 30,020 (15,082 males and 14,938 females), while urban population is nearly 51,450 (25,262 males and 26,188 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,448 of the population, with 4,865 boys and 4,583 girls. Rural areas have 3,593 children, and urban areas have about 5,855 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 55,378 literate people in Palamaner Mandal, including 29,614 literate males and 25,764 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 17,969 individuals and urban literacy covers around 37,409 people.
- About 26,092 people in Palamaner Mandal are not literate, including 10,730 males and 15,362 females. Rural areas include 12,051 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 14,041 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,513 households, with 7,202 in villages and 12,311 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palamaner 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 | 11,249 | 6,211 | 5,038 |
| SC Male Population | 5,379 | 3,133 | 2,246 |
| SC Female Population | 5,870 | 3,078 | 2,792 |
| Total ST Population | 3,022 | 1,837 | 1,185 |
| ST Male Population | 1,490 | 907 | 583 |
| ST Female Population | 1,532 | 930 | 602 |
| Population Density | 344 / km² | 137 / km² | 2,908 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palamaner Mandal is approximately 11,249 people, including 5,379 males and 5,870 females. Around 6,211 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,038 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palamaner Mandal is about 3,022 people, including 1,490 males and 1,532 females. Around 1,837 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,185 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 344 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 137 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,908 people per sq. km.