Penumuru
Penumuru 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 Penumuru Block (CD) is 05409. The total area of Penumuru Mandal is 154 km². Penumuru has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Penumuru Mandal
Penumuru 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 Penumuru Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammagaripalle | Chinthapenta | Chittoor (24 km) |
| 2 | Charvaganipalle | Charvaganipalle | Chittoor (21 km) |
| 3 | Chennasamudra Agraharam | Charvaganipalle | Chittoor (23 km) |
| 4 | Chinnamareddi Khandriga | Chinnamareddi Khandriga | Chittoor (10 km) |
| 5 | Chinthapenta | Chinthapenta | Chittoor (22 km) |
| 6 | Guntipalle | Guduyanampalle | Chittoor (22 km) |
| 7 | Kaligiri | Chinna Kaligiri | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 8 | Kalvagunta | Gangupalle | Chittoor (9 km) |
| 9 | Kamachinnaiahpalle | Kamachinnaiahpalle | Chittoor (29 km) |
| 10 | Kondama Agraharam | Mopireddipalle | Chittoor (20 km) |
| 11 | Mopireddipalle | Mopireddipalle | Chittoor (20 km) |
| 12 | Nanjarapalle | Nanjarapalle | Chittoor (10 km) |
| 13 | Penumuru | Chipparapalle | Chittoor (22 km) |
| 14 | Pulikallu | Pulikallu | Chittoor (22 km) |
| 15 | Samireddipalle | Samireddipalle | Chittoor (19 km) |
| 16 | Sathambakam | Sathambakam | Chittoor (10 km) |
| 17 | Thathireddipalle | Kathireddipalle | Chittoor (22 km) |
Population of Penumuru Mandal
The population profile of Penumuru 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 Penumuru 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 | 41,539 | 41,539 | N/A |
| Male Population | 20,973 | 20,973 | N/A |
| Female Population | 20,566 | 20,566 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,968 | 3,968 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,097 | 2,097 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,871 | 1,871 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 27,017 | 27,017 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,218 | 15,218 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,799 | 11,799 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 14,522 | 14,522 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,755 | 5,755 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,767 | 8,767 | N/A |
| Total Households | 10,683 | 10,683 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 41,539 people. Includes nearly 20,973 males and 20,566 females. Rural population is about 41,539 people.
- There are around 3,968 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,097 boys and 1,871 girls.
- Literate population is about 27,017 people. Non-literate population is around 14,522 people.
- There are nearly 10,683 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Penumuru 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 | 10,050 | 10,050 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,090 | 5,090 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,960 | 4,960 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 983 | 983 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 493 | 493 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 490 | 490 | N/A |
| Population Density | 270 / km² | 270 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Penumuru Mandal is approximately 10,050 people, including 5,090 males and 4,960 females. Around 10,050 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Penumuru Mandal is about 983 people, including 493 males and 490 females. Around 983 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 270 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 270 people per sq. km.