Peddapanjani
Peddapanjani 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 Peddapanjani Block (CD) is 05416. The total area of Peddapanjani Mandal is 215 km². Peddapanjani has a sex ratio of approximately 1005 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Peddapanjani Mandal
Peddapanjani Mandal has a total of 22 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 Peddapanjani Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appinapalle | Appinepalle | Punganur (15 km) |
| 2 | Battamdoddi | Battamdoddi | Punganur (7 km) |
| 3 | Bommarajupalle | Ammarajupalle | Palamaner (14 km) |
| 4 | Chalamangalam | Chalamangalam | Palamaner (17 km) |
| 5 | Chamaneru | Chamaneru | Palamaner (18 km) |
| 6 | Gamkonda | Rayalapeta | Palamaner (15 km) |
| 7 | Karasanapalle | Karasanapalle | Punganur (10 km) |
| 8 | Kogileru | Kogileru | Palamaner (9 km) |
| 9 | Kolathur | Kolathur | Punganur (15 km) |
| 10 | Mudarampalle | Mudarampalle | Palamaner (15 km) |
| 11 | Muthukur | Lingapuram | Punganur (12 km) |
| 12 | Nagireddipalle | Nagireddipalle | Palamaner (23 km) |
| 13 | Nidigunta | Nidigunta | Palamaner (13 km) |
| 14 | Peddakappalle | Peddakappalle | Palamaner (33 km) |
| 15 | Peddapanjani | Peddapanjani | Palamaner (15 km) |
| 16 | Peddavelagatur | Peddavelagatur | Punganur (10 km) |
| 17 | Rayalapeta | Rayalapeta | Palamaner (15 km) |
| 18 | Sankarayalapeta | Sankarayalapeta | Palamaner (15 km) |
| 19 | Sivadi | Sivadi | Palamaner (14 km) |
| 20 | Suddagundlapalle | Veerapalle | Palamaner (20 km) |
| 21 | Thurlapalle | Thurlapalle | Punganur (15 km) |
| 22 | Veerapalle | Veerapalle | Palamaner (20 km) |
Population of Peddapanjani Mandal
The population profile of Peddapanjani 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 Peddapanjani 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 | 58,423 | 58,423 | N/A |
| Male Population | 29,137 | 29,137 | N/A |
| Female Population | 29,286 | 29,286 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,093 | 7,093 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,588 | 3,588 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,505 | 3,505 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 34,315 | 34,315 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 19,688 | 19,688 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 14,627 | 14,627 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 24,108 | 24,108 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,449 | 9,449 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,659 | 14,659 | N/A |
| Total Households | 13,596 | 13,596 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 58,423 people. Includes nearly 29,137 males and 29,286 females. Rural population is about 58,423 people.
- There are around 7,093 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,588 boys and 3,505 girls.
- Literate population is about 34,315 people. Non-literate population is around 24,108 people.
- There are nearly 13,596 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Peddapanjani 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 | 9,410 | 9,410 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,649 | 4,649 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,761 | 4,761 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 948 | 948 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 459 | 459 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 489 | 489 | N/A |
| Population Density | 272 / km² | 272 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Peddapanjani Mandal is approximately 9,410 people, including 4,649 males and 4,761 females. Around 9,410 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Peddapanjani Mandal is about 948 people, including 459 males and 489 females. Around 948 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 272 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 272 people per sq. km.