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, the sub-district code of Kankipadu Block (CD) is 05023. The total area of Kankipadu Mandal is 113 km², which includes 109.42 km² of rural area and 3.37 km² of urban area. Kankipadu has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kankipadu Mandal is around 69,562 people. This includes 36,178 males and 33,384 females. Rural population is about 54,946 (28,907 males and 26,039 females), while urban population is nearly 14,616 (7,271 males and 7,345 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,461 of the population, with 3,266 boys and 3,195 girls. Rural areas have 5,006 children, and urban areas have about 1,455 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 48,387 literate people in Kankipadu Mandal, including 26,841 literate males and 21,546 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 37,939 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,448 people.
- About 21,175 people in Kankipadu Mandal are not literate, including 9,337 males and 11,838 females. Rural areas include 17,007 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,168 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,719 households, with 14,604 in villages and 4,115 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kankipadu 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kankipadu Mandal is approximately 19,841 people, including 9,881 males and 9,960 females. Around 18,136 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,705 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kankipadu Mandal is about 1,491 people, including 774 males and 717 females. Around 1,088 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 403 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 617 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 502 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,337 people per sq. km.