Mangalagiri
Mangalagiri 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 Mangalagiri Block (CD) is 05055. The total area of Mangalagiri Mandal is 141 km², which includes 100.55 km² of rural area and 40.65 km² of urban area. Mangalagiri has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mangalagiri Mandal
Mangalagiri 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 Mangalagiri Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atmakur | Atmakur | Mangalagiri |
| 2 | Chinakakani | Chinakakani | Mangalagiri (3 km) |
| 3 | Chinavadlapudi | Chinavadlapudi | Mangalagiri (7 km) |
| 4 | Kaza | Kaza | Mangalagiri (5 km) |
| 5 | Krishnayapalem | Krishnayapalam | Mangalagiri (7 km) |
| 6 | Kuragallu | Kuragallu | Mangalagiri (7 km) |
| 7 | Navuluru | Bethapudi | Mangalagiri |
| 8 | Nidamarru | Nidamarru | Mangalagiri (4 km) |
| 9 | Nutakki | Nuthakki | Mangalagiri (8 km) |
| 10 | Pedavadlapudi | Pedavadlapudi | Mangalagiri (5 km) |
| 11 | Ramachandrapuram | Ramachandrapuram | Mangalagiri (10 km) |
Population of Mangalagiri Mandal
The population profile of Mangalagiri 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 Mangalagiri 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 | 1,60,303 | 53,106 | 1,07,197 |
| Male Population | 80,363 | 27,062 | 53,301 |
| Female Population | 79,940 | 26,044 | 53,896 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,833 | 4,657 | 11,176 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,990 | 2,350 | 5,640 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,843 | 2,307 | 5,536 |
| Literate Population | 1,04,479 | 33,512 | 70,967 |
| Literate Male Population | 56,954 | 18,662 | 38,292 |
| Literate Female Population | 47,525 | 14,850 | 32,675 |
| Illiterate Population | 55,824 | 19,594 | 36,230 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,409 | 8,400 | 15,009 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,415 | 11,194 | 21,221 |
| Total Households | 42,639 | 14,500 | 28,139 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mangalagiri Mandal is around 1,60,303 people. This includes 80,363 males and 79,940 females. Rural population is about 53,106 (27,062 males and 26,044 females), while urban population is nearly 1,07,197 (53,301 males and 53,896 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,833 of the population, with 7,990 boys and 7,843 girls. Rural areas have 4,657 children, and urban areas have about 11,176 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,04,479 literate people in Mangalagiri Mandal, including 56,954 literate males and 47,525 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 33,512 individuals and urban literacy covers around 70,967 people.
- About 55,824 people in Mangalagiri Mandal are not literate, including 23,409 males and 32,415 females. Rural areas include 19,594 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 36,230 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 42,639 households, with 14,500 in villages and 28,139 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mangalagiri 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 | 29,022 | 13,067 | 15,955 |
| SC Male Population | 14,730 | 6,801 | 7,929 |
| SC Female Population | 14,292 | 6,266 | 8,026 |
| Total ST Population | 4,563 | 1,543 | 3,020 |
| ST Male Population | 2,347 | 818 | 1,529 |
| ST Female Population | 2,216 | 725 | 1,491 |
| Population Density | 1,135 / km² | 528 / km² | 2,637 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mangalagiri Mandal is approximately 29,022 people, including 14,730 males and 14,292 females. Around 13,067 people live in rural parts. Nearly 15,955 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mangalagiri Mandal is about 4,563 people, including 2,347 males and 2,216 females. Around 1,543 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,020 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,135 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 528 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,637 people per sq. km.