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 information the sub-district code of Guntur Block (CD) is 05074. Total area of guntur mandal is 193 km² including 147.29 km² rural area and 45.79 km² urban area. Guntur mandal has a population of 7,79,289 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,70,073 while rural population is 1,09,216. Guntur has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Guntur mandal has a population density of 4036 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,95,678 houses in the sub-district, including 1,69,007 urban houses and 26,671 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.02% population of guntur mandal is literate, out of which 75.89% males and 66.14% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Guntur 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 | 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 |