Ponnur
Ponnur 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 Ponnur Block (CD) is 05084. The total area of Ponnur Mandal is 172 km², which includes 146.11 km² of rural area and 26.14 km² of urban area. Ponnur has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ponnur Mandal
Ponnur 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 Ponnur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aremanda | Aremanda | Ponnur (9 km) |
| 2 | Brahmanakodur | Brahmanakoduru | Ponnur (11 km) |
| 3 | Chintalapudi | Chintalapudi | Ponnur (3 km) |
| 4 | Dandamudi | Dandamudi | Ponnur (10 km) |
| 5 | Doppalapudi | Doppalapudi | Ponnur (6 km) |
| 6 | Jadavalli | Jadavalli | Ponnur (10 km) |
| 7 | Jupudi | Jupudi | Ponnur (14 km) |
| 8 | Kondamudi | Aluru | Ponnur (4 km) |
| 9 | Mamillapalle | Mamillapalli | Ponnur (13 km) |
| 10 | Mannava | Mannava | Ponnur (8 km) |
| 11 | Mulukuduru | Machavaram | Ponnur (5 km) |
| 12 | Munipalle | Gollamudipalem | Ponnur (6 km) |
| 13 | Nandur | Nanduru | Ponnur (10 km) |
| 14 | Patchalatadiparru | Patchalathadiparru | Ponnur (5 km) |
| 15 | Upparapalem | Chinnaitikampadu | Ponnur (6 km) |
| 16 | Vaddemukkala | Vaddemukkala | Ponnur (8 km) |
| 17 | Vallabharaopalem | Pedapalem | Ponnur (5 km) |
| 18 | Vellalur | Vellaluru | Ponnur (11 km) |
Population of Ponnur Mandal
The population profile of Ponnur 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 Ponnur 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 | 1,23,417 | 63,504 | 59,913 |
| Male Population | 60,953 | 31,467 | 29,486 |
| Female Population | 62,464 | 32,037 | 30,427 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,134 | 5,627 | 5,507 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,706 | 2,878 | 2,828 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,428 | 2,749 | 2,679 |
| Literate Population | 81,904 | 39,287 | 42,617 |
| Literate Male Population | 43,405 | 21,290 | 22,115 |
| Literate Female Population | 38,499 | 17,997 | 20,502 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,513 | 24,217 | 17,296 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,548 | 10,177 | 7,371 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,965 | 14,040 | 9,925 |
| Total Households | 34,297 | 18,159 | 16,138 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ponnur Mandal is around 1,23,417 people. This includes 60,953 males and 62,464 females. Rural population is about 63,504 (31,467 males and 32,037 females), while urban population is nearly 59,913 (29,486 males and 30,427 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,134 of the population, with 5,706 boys and 5,428 girls. Rural areas have 5,627 children, and urban areas have about 5,507 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 81,904 literate people in Ponnur Mandal, including 43,405 literate males and 38,499 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 39,287 individuals and urban literacy covers around 42,617 people.
- About 41,513 people in Ponnur Mandal are not literate, including 17,548 males and 23,965 females. Rural areas include 24,217 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 17,296 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 34,297 households, with 18,159 in villages and 16,138 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ponnur 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 | 29,425 | 19,132 | 10,293 |
| SC Male Population | 14,451 | 9,461 | 4,990 |
| SC Female Population | 14,974 | 9,671 | 5,303 |
| Total ST Population | 6,542 | 3,080 | 3,462 |
| ST Male Population | 3,277 | 1,514 | 1,763 |
| ST Female Population | 3,265 | 1,566 | 1,699 |
| Population Density | 717 / km² | 435 / km² | 2,292 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ponnur Mandal is approximately 29,425 people, including 14,451 males and 14,974 females. Around 19,132 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,293 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ponnur Mandal is about 6,542 people, including 3,277 males and 3,265 females. Around 3,080 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,462 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 717 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 435 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,292 people per sq. km.