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 information the sub-district code of Punganur Block (CD) is 05415. Total area of punganur mandal is 257 km² including 224.36 km² rural area and 32.28 km² urban area. Punganur mandal has a population of 1,09,702 peoples, out of which urban population is 54,746 while rural population is 54,956. Punganur has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females for every 1,000 males. Punganur mandal has a population density of 427.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,941 houses in the sub-district, including 12,767 urban houses and 13,174 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.33% population of punganur mandal is literate, out of which 70.56% males and 56.16% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Punganur Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |