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 information the sub-district code of Tenali Block (CD) is 05078. Total area of tenali mandal is 114 km² including 99.11 km² rural area and 15.11 km² urban area. Tenali mandal has a population of 2,40,031 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,64,937 while rural population is 75,094. Tenali has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females for every 1,000 males. Tenali mandal has a population density of 2101 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 64,681 houses in the sub-district, including 43,593 urban houses and 21,088 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.79% population of tenali mandal is literate, out of which 76.65% males and 69.01% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tenali 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 | 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 |