Punganur
Punganur 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 Punganur Block (CD) is 05415. The total area of Punganur Mandal is 257 km², which includes 224.36 km² of rural area and 32.28 km² of urban area. Punganur has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Punganur Mandal
Punganur Mandal has a total of 18 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 Punganur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aradigunta | Aradigunta | Punganur (10 km) |
| 2 | Bandlapalle | Bandlapalle | Punganur (6 km) |
| 3 | Bheemaganipalle | Bheemaganipalle | Punganur (6 km) |
| 4 | Bodevaripalle | Bodevaripalle | Madanapalle (10 km) |
| 5 | Chadalla | Chadalla | Punganur (8 km) |
| 6 | Chandramakula Palle | Chandramakulapalle | Madanapalle (10 km) |
| 7 | Etavakili | Etavakili | Punganur (5 km) |
| 8 | Ethur | Eathuru | Punganur (6 km) |
| 9 | Kummaranatham | Kummaranatham | Punganur (4 km) |
| 10 | Magandlapalle | Magandlapalle | Punganur (6 km) |
| 11 | Mangalam | Mangalam | Punganur (5 km) |
| 12 | Melumdoddi | Melumdoddi | Punganur (4 km) |
| 13 | Mittachinthavari Palle | Mittachinthavaripalle | Punganur (18 km) |
| 14 | Nekkondi | Nekkondi | Punganur (12 km) |
| 15 | Palyampalle | Palempalle | Punganur (14 km) |
| 16 | Punganur | Gudisabanda | Punganur (2 km) |
| 17 | Raganipalle | Raganipalle | Punganur (5 km) |
| 18 | Vanamaladinne | Vanamaladinne | Punganur (8 km) |
Population of Punganur Mandal
The population profile of Punganur 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 Punganur 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 | 1,09,702 | 54,956 | 54,746 |
| Male Population | 54,645 | 27,410 | 27,235 |
| Female Population | 55,057 | 27,546 | 27,511 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,476 | 6,216 | 6,260 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,289 | 3,112 | 3,177 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,187 | 3,104 | 3,083 |
| Literate Population | 69,475 | 31,325 | 38,150 |
| Literate Male Population | 38,557 | 18,092 | 20,465 |
| Literate Female Population | 30,918 | 13,233 | 17,685 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,227 | 23,631 | 16,596 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,088 | 9,318 | 6,770 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,139 | 14,313 | 9,826 |
| Total Households | 25,941 | 13,174 | 12,767 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Punganur Mandal is around 1,09,702 people. This includes 54,645 males and 55,057 females. Rural population is about 54,956 (27,410 males and 27,546 females), while urban population is nearly 54,746 (27,235 males and 27,511 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,476 of the population, with 6,289 boys and 6,187 girls. Rural areas have 6,216 children, and urban areas have about 6,260 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 69,475 literate people in Punganur Mandal, including 38,557 literate males and 30,918 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,325 individuals and urban literacy covers around 38,150 people.
- About 40,227 people in Punganur Mandal are not literate, including 16,088 males and 24,139 females. Rural areas include 23,631 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 16,596 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 25,941 households, with 13,174 in villages and 12,767 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Punganur 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 | 14,900 | 10,063 | 4,837 |
| SC Male Population | 7,356 | 4,975 | 2,381 |
| SC Female Population | 7,544 | 5,088 | 2,456 |
| Total ST Population | 3,699 | 3,107 | 592 |
| ST Male Population | 1,786 | 1,503 | 283 |
| ST Female Population | 1,913 | 1,604 | 309 |
| Population Density | 428 / km² | 245 / km² | 1,696 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Punganur Mandal is approximately 14,900 people, including 7,356 males and 7,544 females. Around 10,063 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,837 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Punganur Mandal is about 3,699 people, including 1,786 males and 1,913 females. Around 3,107 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 592 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 428 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 245 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,696 people per sq. km.