Vinukonda
Vinukonda 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 Vinukonda Block (CD) is 05062. The total area of Vinukonda Mandal is 281 km², which includes 243.85 km² of rural area and 37.53 km² of urban area. Vinukonda has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vinukonda Mandal
Vinukonda Mandal has a total of 22 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 Vinukonda Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andugulapadu | Andugulapadu | Vinukonda (18 km) |
| 2 | Brahmanapalle | Brahmanapalli | Vinukonda (3 km) |
| 3 | Chowtapalem | Neelagangavaram | Vinukonda (23 km) |
| 4 | Dondapadu | Bharatapuram | Vinukonda (12 km) |
| 5 | Enugupalem | Enugupalem | Vinukonda (10 km) |
| 6 | Gokanakonda | Gokanakonda | Vinukonda (21 km) |
| 7 | Koppukonda | Koppukonda | Vinukonda (20 km) |
| 8 | Madamanchipadu | Gonuguntlavaripalem | Vinukonda (7 km) |
| 9 | Nagulavaram | Nagulavaram | Vinukonda (18 km) |
| 10 | Naragayapalem | Naragayapalem | Vinukonda (5 km) |
| 11 | Narasarayanipalem | Nadigadda | Vinukonda (17 km) |
| 12 | Nayanipalem | Andugulapadu | Vinukonda (17 km) |
| 13 | Neelagangavaram | Neelagangavaram | Vinukonda (23 km) |
| 14 | Pedakancherla | Gonuguntlavaripalem | Vinukonda (8 km) |
| 15 | Perumallapalle | Perumallapalli | Vinukonda (8 km) |
| 16 | Settupalle | Ummadivaram | Vinukonda (17 km) |
| 17 | Sivapuram | Sivapuram | Vinukonda (15 km) |
| 18 | Surepalle | Hassanayenipalem | Vinukonda (12 km) |
| 19 | Thimmayapalem | Cheekateegalapalem | Vinukonda (6 km) |
| 20 | Ummadivaram | Ummadivaram | Vinukonda (15 km) |
| 21 | Venkupalem | Venkupalem | Vinukonda (4 km) |
| 22 | Vittamrajupalle | Vittamrajupalli | Vinukonda (3 km) |
Population of Vinukonda Mandal
The population profile of Vinukonda 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 Vinukonda 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 | 1,12,498 | 49,948 | 62,550 |
| Male Population | 56,578 | 25,012 | 31,566 |
| Female Population | 55,920 | 24,936 | 30,984 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,984 | 6,186 | 6,798 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,723 | 3,147 | 3,576 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,261 | 3,039 | 3,222 |
| Literate Population | 60,716 | 20,210 | 40,506 |
| Literate Male Population | 35,033 | 12,514 | 22,519 |
| Literate Female Population | 25,683 | 7,696 | 17,987 |
| Illiterate Population | 51,782 | 29,738 | 22,044 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,545 | 12,498 | 9,047 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 30,237 | 17,240 | 12,997 |
| Total Households | 27,936 | 12,942 | 14,994 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vinukonda Mandal is around 1,12,498 people. This includes 56,578 males and 55,920 females. Rural population is about 49,948 (25,012 males and 24,936 females), while urban population is nearly 62,550 (31,566 males and 30,984 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,984 of the population, with 6,723 boys and 6,261 girls. Rural areas have 6,186 children, and urban areas have about 6,798 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 60,716 literate people in Vinukonda Mandal, including 35,033 literate males and 25,683 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 20,210 individuals and urban literacy covers around 40,506 people.
- About 51,782 people in Vinukonda Mandal are not literate, including 21,545 males and 30,237 females. Rural areas include 29,738 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 22,044 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 27,936 households, with 12,942 in villages and 14,994 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vinukonda 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 | 17,032 | 10,397 | 6,635 |
| SC Male Population | 8,271 | 5,241 | 3,030 |
| SC Female Population | 8,761 | 5,156 | 3,605 |
| Total ST Population | 5,164 | 2,417 | 2,747 |
| ST Male Population | 2,675 | 1,226 | 1,449 |
| ST Female Population | 2,489 | 1,191 | 1,298 |
| Population Density | 400 / km² | 205 / km² | 1,667 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vinukonda Mandal is approximately 17,032 people, including 8,271 males and 8,761 females. Around 10,397 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,635 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vinukonda Mandal is about 5,164 people, including 2,675 males and 2,489 females. Around 2,417 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,747 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 400 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 205 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,667 people per sq. km.