Piduguralla
Piduguralla 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 Piduguralla Block (CD) is 05047. The total area of Piduguralla Mandal is 261 km², which includes 229.86 km² of rural area and 31.49 km² of urban area. Piduguralla has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Piduguralla Mandal
Piduguralla Mandal has a total of 9 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 Piduguralla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China Agraharam | China Agraharam | Piduguralla (13 km) |
| 2 | Guttikonda | Guttikonda | Piduguralla (12 km) |
| 3 | Janapadu | Janapadu | Piduguralla (3 km) |
| 4 | Julakallu | Julakallu | Piduguralla (10 km) |
| 5 | Kamepalle | Brahmanapalli | Piduguralla (9 km) |
| 6 | Karalapadu | Chennayapalem | Piduguralla (12 km) |
| 7 | Konanki | Konanki | Piduguralla (5 km) |
| 8 | Peda Agraharam | Peda Agraharam | Piduguralla (11 km) |
| 9 | Thummalacheruvu | Thummalacheruvu | Piduguralla (14 km) |
Population of Piduguralla Mandal
The population profile of Piduguralla 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 Piduguralla 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 | 1,22,319 | 59,216 | 63,103 |
| Male Population | 61,332 | 29,820 | 31,512 |
| Female Population | 60,987 | 29,396 | 31,591 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,968 | 6,629 | 7,339 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,200 | 3,406 | 3,794 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,768 | 3,223 | 3,545 |
| Literate Population | 67,763 | 28,636 | 39,127 |
| Literate Male Population | 38,937 | 17,116 | 21,821 |
| Literate Female Population | 28,826 | 11,520 | 17,306 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,556 | 30,580 | 23,976 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 22,395 | 12,704 | 9,691 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,161 | 17,876 | 14,285 |
| Total Households | 30,783 | 15,186 | 15,597 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Piduguralla Mandal is around 1,22,319 people. This includes 61,332 males and 60,987 females. Rural population is about 59,216 (29,820 males and 29,396 females), while urban population is nearly 63,103 (31,512 males and 31,591 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,968 of the population, with 7,200 boys and 6,768 girls. Rural areas have 6,629 children, and urban areas have about 7,339 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 67,763 literate people in Piduguralla Mandal, including 38,937 literate males and 28,826 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 28,636 individuals and urban literacy covers around 39,127 people.
- About 54,556 people in Piduguralla Mandal are not literate, including 22,395 males and 32,161 females. Rural areas include 30,580 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 23,976 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,783 households, with 15,186 in villages and 15,597 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Piduguralla 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 | 19,396 | 9,159 | 10,237 |
| SC Male Population | 9,781 | 4,637 | 5,144 |
| SC Female Population | 9,615 | 4,522 | 5,093 |
| Total ST Population | 6,860 | 3,274 | 3,586 |
| ST Male Population | 3,396 | 1,665 | 1,731 |
| ST Female Population | 3,464 | 1,609 | 1,855 |
| Population Density | 468 / km² | 258 / km² | 2,004 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Piduguralla Mandal is approximately 19,396 people, including 9,781 males and 9,615 females. Around 9,159 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,237 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Piduguralla Mandal is about 6,860 people, including 3,396 males and 3,464 females. Around 3,274 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,586 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 468 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 258 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,004 people per sq. km.