Krishna

Krishna is a district in the Andhra Pradesh State of India. The total area of Krishna district is 8,727 km², which includes 8,363.15 km² of rural area and 363.85 km² of urban area. There are about 934 villages in Krishna district.

For administrative convenience, Krishna district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 50 mandals in Krishna district. Here is the list of all Krishna Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Mandals in Krishna District

#Mandal (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1A Konduru19948,463
2Agiripalle21762,098
3Avanigadda7540,986
4Bantumilli12746,370
5Bapulapadu22284,922
6Challapalle9353,540
7Chandarlapadu23959,943
8Chatrai23453,493
9G Konduru24157,693
10Gampalagudem22071,544
11Gannavaram20387,027
12Ghantasala11840,098
13Gudivada1171,61,453
14Gudlavalleru12551,753
15Guduru12749,228
16Ibrahimpatnam1551,03,559
17Jaggayyapeta2711,26,275
18Kaikalur16277,654
19Kalidindi17770,729
20Kanchikacherla18971,075
21Kankipadu11369,562
22Koduru21645,281
23Kruthivennu18548,892
24Machilipatnam4052,38,962
25Mandavalli17648,627
26Mopidevi8535,967
27Movva14252,974
28Mudinepalle17564,377
29Musunuru21157,197
30Mylavaram19766,947
31Nagayalanka41847,899
32Nandigama18392,291
33Nandivada15236,924
34Nuzvid2801,29,553
35Pamarru12154,634
36Pamidimukkala11953,913
37Pedana14165,657
38Pedaparupudi9131,348
39Penamaluru801,68,022
40Penuganchiprolu16451,811
41Reddigudem17546,226
42Thotlavalluru10738,641
43Tiruvuru19476,731
44Unguturu14754,323
45Vatsavai19361,749
46Veerullapadu20749,089
47Vijayawada Rural1871,53,591
48Vijayawada Urban6010,21,806
49Vissannapet20659,798
50Vuyyuru8576,703

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Nagayalanka is the largest mandal in krishna district, covering an area of 417.55 km², while Vijayawada (Urban) is the smallest mandal in the district, with an area of 59.69 km². Vijayawada (Urban) is the most populous, whereas Pedaparupudi is the least populous mandal in krishna district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Nagayalanka Vijayawada (Urban)
Smallest Tehsil Vijayawada (Urban) Vijayawada (Urban)

Population of Krishna District

The population of Krishna offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Krishna, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 45,17,398 26,73,738 18,43,660
Total Male Population 22,67,375 13,43,534 9,23,841
Total Female Population 22,50,023 13,30,204 9,19,819
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,35,884 2,58,921 1,76,963
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,25,220 1,33,905 91,315
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,10,664 1,25,016 85,648
Literate Population 30,09,718 16,57,592 13,52,126
Literate Male Population 15,98,959 8,91,610 7,07,349
Literate Female Population 14,10,759 7,65,982 6,44,777
Illiterate Population 15,07,680 10,16,146 4,91,534
Illiterate Male Population 6,68,416 4,51,924 2,16,492
Illiterate Female Population 8,39,264 5,64,222 2,75,042
Households 12,43,293 7,53,922 4,89,371

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Krishna district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Krishna district is 45,17,398, including 22,67,375 males and 22,50,023 females. In rural areas, it is 26,73,738, including 13,43,534 males and 13,30,204 females. In urban areas, it is 18,43,660, including 9,23,841 males and 9,19,819 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Krishna district is 4,35,884, including 2,25,220 boys and 2,10,664 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,58,921, including 1,33,905 boys and 1,25,016 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,76,963, including 91,315 boys and 85,648 girls.
  • Literate population in Krishna district is around 30,09,718, including 15,98,959 males and 14,10,759 females. In rural areas, it is 16,57,592, including 8,91,610 males and 7,65,982 females. In urban areas, it is 13,52,126, including 7,07,349 males and 6,44,777 females.
  • Illiterate population in Krishna district is about 15,07,680, including 6,68,416 males and 8,39,264 females. In rural areas, it is 10,16,146, including 4,51,924 males and 5,64,222 females. In urban areas, it is 4,91,534, including 2,16,492 males and 2,75,042 females.
  • There are about 12,43,293 households in Krishna district, including 7,53,922 in rural areas and 4,89,371 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Krishna. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 8,71,063 6,65,621 2,05,442
SC Male Population 4,35,412 3,33,803 1,01,609
SC Female Population 4,35,651 3,31,818 1,03,833
Total ST Population 1,32,464 93,915 38,549
ST Male Population 66,734 47,291 19,443
ST Female Population 65,730 46,624 19,106
Population Density 518 / km² 320 / km² 5,067 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Krishna district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Krishna district is approximately 8,71,063, including 4,35,412 males and 4,35,651 females. In rural areas, it is 6,65,621, including 3,33,803 males and 3,31,818 females. In urban areas, it is 2,05,442, including 1,01,609 males and 1,03,833 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Krishna district is about 1,32,464, including 66,734 males and 65,730 females. In rural areas, it is 93,915, including 47,291 males and 46,624 females. In urban areas, it is 38,549, including 19,443 males and 19,106 females.
  • Overall population density of Krishna district is around 518 people per km². Rural areas have about 320 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,067 people per km².