Kankipadu
Kankipadu is a Town and Mandal in Krishna 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 Kankipadu Block (CD) is 05023. Total area of kankipadu mandal is 113 km² including 109.42 km² rural area and 3.37 km² urban area. Kankipadu mandal has a population of 69,562 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,616 while rural population is 54,946. Kankipadu has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females for every 1,000 males. Kankipadu mandal has a population density of 616.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,719 houses in the sub-district, including 4,115 urban houses and 14,604 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.56% population of kankipadu mandal is literate, out of which 74.19% males and 64.54% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kankipadu Mandal
Kankipadu Mandal has a total of 19 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 Kankipadu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chalivendrapalem | Chalivendrapalem | Vijayawada (22 km) |
| 2 | Davuluru | Davuluru | Vijayawada (21 km) |
| 3 | Edupugallu | Edupugallu | Vijayawada (13 km) |
| 4 | Godavarru | Godavarru | Vijayawada (18 km) |
| 5 | Jagannadhapuram | Jagannadhapuram | Vijayawada (21 km) |
| 6 | Kandalampadu | Kandalampadu | Vijayawada (28 km) |
| 7 | Kankipadu | Kankipadu | Kankipadu |
| 8 | Kolavennu | Kolavennu | Vijayawada (21 km) |
| 9 | Konathanapadu | Prodduturu | Vijayawada (19 km) |
| 10 | Kunderu | Kunderu | Vijayawada (26 km) |
| 11 | Madduru | Kasaranenivari Palem | Vijayawada (20 km) |
| 12 | Manthena | Mantena | Vijayawada (25 km) |
| 13 | Maredumaka | Maredumaka | Vijayawada (30 km) |
| 14 | Neppalle | Neppalli | Vijayawada (24 km) |
| 15 | Prodduturu | Prodduturu | Vijayawada (19 km) |
| 16 | Punadipadu | Gollagudem | Vijayawada (18 km) |
| 17 | Tenneru | Tenneru | Vijayawada (28 km) |
| 18 | Uppaluru | Uppaluru | Vijayawada (21 km) |
| 19 | Velpuru | Velpuru | Vijayawada (18 km) |
Population of Kankipadu Mandal
The population profile of Kankipadu 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 Kankipadu's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,562 | 54,946 | 14,616 |
| Male Population | 36,178 | 28,907 | 7,271 |
| Female Population | 33,384 | 26,039 | 7,345 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,461 | 5,006 | 1,455 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,266 | 2,498 | 768 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,195 | 2,508 | 687 |
| Literate Population | 48,387 | 37,939 | 10,448 |
| Literate Male Population | 26,841 | 21,389 | 5,452 |
| Literate Female Population | 21,546 | 16,550 | 4,996 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,175 | 17,007 | 4,168 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,337 | 7,518 | 1,819 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,838 | 9,489 | 2,349 |
| Total Households | 18,719 | 14,604 | 4,115 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kankipadu 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 | 19,841 | 18,136 | 1,705 |
| SC Male Population | 9,881 | 9,019 | 862 |
| SC Female Population | 9,960 | 9,117 | 843 |
| Total ST Population | 1,491 | 1,088 | 403 |
| ST Male Population | 774 | 573 | 201 |
| ST Female Population | 717 | 515 | 202 |
| Population Density | 617 / km² | 502 / km² | 4,337 / km² |