Guntur
Guntur is a Town and Mandal in Guntur 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 Guntur Block (CD) is 05074. The total area of Guntur Mandal is 193 km², which includes 147.29 km² of rural area and 45.79 km² of urban area. Guntur has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Guntur Mandal
Guntur Mandal has a total of 11 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 Guntur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankireddipalem | Challavaripalem | Guntur (6 km) |
| 2 | Budampadu | N/A | Guntur (6 km) |
| 3 | China Palakaluru | Chinapalakaluru | Guntur (10 km) |
| 4 | Chowdavaram | N/A | Guntur (12 km) |
| 5 | Etukur | N/A | Guntur (5 km) |
| 6 | Gorantla | N/A | Guntur (4 km) |
| 7 | Guntur | N/A | Guntur (5 km) |
| 8 | Jonnalagadda | Jonnalagadda | Guntur (12 km) |
| 9 | Nallapadu | Turakapalem | Guntur (7 km) |
| 10 | Peda Palakaluru | Gorlavaripalem | Guntur (7 km) |
| 11 | Pothur | Obulunaidupalem | Guntur (8 km) |
Population of Guntur Mandal
The population profile of Guntur 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 Guntur 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 | 7,79,289 | 1,09,216 | 6,70,073 |
| Male Population | 3,89,582 | 58,147 | 3,31,435 |
| Female Population | 3,89,707 | 51,069 | 3,38,638 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 77,189 | 11,065 | 66,124 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 39,616 | 5,693 | 33,923 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,573 | 5,372 | 32,201 |
| Literate Population | 5,53,422 | 70,161 | 4,83,261 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,95,666 | 41,648 | 2,54,018 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,57,756 | 28,513 | 2,29,243 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,25,867 | 39,055 | 1,86,812 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 93,916 | 16,499 | 77,417 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,31,951 | 22,556 | 1,09,395 |
| Total Households | 1,95,678 | 26,671 | 1,69,007 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Guntur Mandal is around 7,79,289 people. This includes 3,89,582 males and 3,89,707 females. Rural population is about 1,09,216 (58,147 males and 51,069 females), while urban population is nearly 6,70,073 (3,31,435 males and 3,38,638 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 77,189 of the population, with 39,616 boys and 37,573 girls. Rural areas have 11,065 children, and urban areas have about 66,124 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,53,422 literate people in Guntur Mandal, including 2,95,666 literate males and 2,57,756 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 70,161 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,83,261 people.
- About 2,25,867 people in Guntur Mandal are not literate, including 93,916 males and 1,31,951 females. Rural areas include 39,055 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,86,812 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,95,678 households, with 26,671 in villages and 1,69,007 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Guntur 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 | 95,848 | 20,264 | 75,584 |
| SC Male Population | 47,014 | 10,196 | 36,818 |
| SC Female Population | 48,834 | 10,068 | 38,766 |
| Total ST Population | 17,787 | 3,071 | 14,716 |
| ST Male Population | 8,973 | 1,581 | 7,392 |
| ST Female Population | 8,814 | 1,490 | 7,324 |
| Population Density | 4,036 / km² | 742 / km² | 14,634 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Guntur Mandal is approximately 95,848 people, including 47,014 males and 48,834 females. Around 20,264 people live in rural parts. Nearly 75,584 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Guntur Mandal is about 17,787 people, including 8,973 males and 8,814 females. Around 3,071 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 14,716 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 4,036 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 742 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 14,634 people per sq. km.