Tenali
Tenali 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 Tenali Block (CD) is 05078. The total area of Tenali Mandal is 114 km², which includes 99.11 km² of rural area and 15.11 km² of urban area. Tenali has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tenali Mandal
Tenali Mandal has a total of 12 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 Tenali Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angalakuduru | Angalakuduru | Tenali (3 km) |
| 2 | Burripalem | Burripalem | Tenali (8 km) |
| 3 | China Ravuru | Jaggadiguntapalem | Tenali (2 km) |
| 4 | Devarapalle Seri | N/A | Tenali (7 km) |
| 5 | Gudivada | Erukalapudi | Tenali (10 km) |
| 6 | Katevaram | Kancherlapalem | Tenali (4 km) |
| 7 | Kolakaluru | Haffpeta | Tenali (9 km) |
| 8 | Nandivelugu | Nandivelugu | Tenali (7 km) |
| 9 | Nelapadu | Nelapadu | Tenali (5 km) |
| 10 | Pedaravuru | Pedaravuru | Tenali (3 km) |
| 11 | Pinapadu | Mallepadu | Tenali (2 km) |
| 12 | Sangam Jagarlamudi | Sangamjagarlamudi | Tenali (8 km) |
Population of Tenali Mandal
The population profile of Tenali 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 Tenali 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 | 2,40,031 | 75,094 | 1,64,937 |
| Male Population | 1,18,616 | 37,189 | 81,427 |
| Female Population | 1,21,415 | 37,905 | 83,510 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,333 | 6,993 | 14,340 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,939 | 3,592 | 7,347 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,394 | 3,401 | 6,993 |
| Literate Population | 1,74,711 | 50,093 | 1,24,618 |
| Literate Male Population | 90,920 | 26,453 | 64,467 |
| Literate Female Population | 83,791 | 23,640 | 60,151 |
| Illiterate Population | 65,320 | 25,001 | 40,319 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 27,696 | 10,736 | 16,960 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 37,624 | 14,265 | 23,359 |
| Total Households | 64,681 | 21,088 | 43,593 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tenali Mandal is around 2,40,031 people. This includes 1,18,616 males and 1,21,415 females. Rural population is about 75,094 (37,189 males and 37,905 females), while urban population is nearly 1,64,937 (81,427 males and 83,510 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 21,333 of the population, with 10,939 boys and 10,394 girls. Rural areas have 6,993 children, and urban areas have about 14,340 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,74,711 literate people in Tenali Mandal, including 90,920 literate males and 83,791 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 50,093 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,24,618 people.
- About 65,320 people in Tenali Mandal are not literate, including 27,696 males and 37,624 females. Rural areas include 25,001 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 40,319 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 64,681 households, with 21,088 in villages and 43,593 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tenali 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 | 43,577 | 19,840 | 23,737 |
| SC Male Population | 21,498 | 9,937 | 11,561 |
| SC Female Population | 22,079 | 9,903 | 12,176 |
| Total ST Population | 9,310 | 2,484 | 6,826 |
| ST Male Population | 4,632 | 1,224 | 3,408 |
| ST Female Population | 4,678 | 1,260 | 3,418 |
| Population Density | 2,101 / km² | 758 / km² | 10,916 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tenali Mandal is approximately 43,577 people, including 21,498 males and 22,079 females. Around 19,840 people live in rural parts. Nearly 23,737 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tenali Mandal is about 9,310 people, including 4,632 males and 4,678 females. Around 2,484 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,826 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,101 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 758 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 10,916 people per sq. km.