Pedana
Pedana 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 Pedana Block (CD) is 05030. The total area of Pedana Mandal is 141 km², which includes 120.30 km² of rural area and 20.72 km² of urban area. Pedana has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pedana Mandal
Pedana Mandal has a total of 30 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 Pedana Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahussainpalem | Pullapadu | Pedana (15 km) |
| 2 | Balliparru | Balliparru | Pedana (5 km) |
| 3 | Chennuru | Chennuru | Pedana (25 km) |
| 4 | Chevendra | Chevendra | Pedana (15 km) |
| 5 | Chodavaram | Chodavaram | Pedana (15 km) |
| 6 | Devarapalle | Pullapadu | Pedana (12 km) |
| 7 | Dirisavalli | Serivarthalapalli | Pedana (16 km) |
| 8 | Gurivindagunta | Gurivindagunta | Pedana (12 km) |
| 9 | Jinjeru | Achayyavaripalem | Pedana (10 km) |
| 10 | Kakarlamudi | Kakarlamudi | Pedana (8 km) |
| 11 | Kamalapuram | Kamalapuram | Pedana (16 km) |
| 12 | Kavipuram | Gurivindagunta | Pedana (15 km) |
| 13 | Kongamcherla | Kongamcherla | Pedana (12 km) |
| 14 | Konkepudi | Konkepudi | Pedana (4 km) |
| 15 | Koppalle | Koppalli | Pedana (16 km) |
| 16 | Kuduru | Kuduru | Pedana (15 km) |
| 17 | Kummarigunta | Kongamcherla | Pedana (12 km) |
| 18 | Lankalakalavagunta | Lankalakalavagunta | Pedana (16 km) |
| 19 | Madaka | Madaka | Pedana (6 km) |
| 20 | Mutcherla | Mutcherla | Pedana (15 km) |
| 21 | Mutchiligunta | Koppalli | Pedana (16 km) |
| 22 | Nadupuru | Nadupuru | Pedana (9 km) |
| 23 | Nandamuru | Nandamuru | Pedana (7 km) |
| 24 | Nandigama | Nandigama | Pedana (16 km) |
| 25 | Nelakondapalle | Nelakondapalli | Pedana (12 km) |
| 26 | Penumalli | Penumalli | Pedana (16 km) |
| 27 | Pullapadu | Pullapadu | Pedana (15 km) |
| 28 | Serivarthala Palle | Serivarthalapalli | Pedana (16 km) |
| 29 | Singarayapalem | Balliparru | Pedana (1 km) |
| 30 | Urivi | Urivi | Pedana (16 km) |
Population of Pedana Mandal
The population profile of Pedana 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 Pedana 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 | 65,657 | 34,936 | 30,721 |
| Male Population | 32,831 | 17,748 | 15,083 |
| Female Population | 32,826 | 17,188 | 15,638 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,193 | 3,156 | 3,037 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,174 | 1,685 | 1,489 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,019 | 1,471 | 1,548 |
| Literate Population | 40,380 | 20,842 | 19,538 |
| Literate Male Population | 21,554 | 11,235 | 10,319 |
| Literate Female Population | 18,826 | 9,607 | 9,219 |
| Illiterate Population | 25,277 | 14,094 | 11,183 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,277 | 6,513 | 4,764 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,000 | 7,581 | 6,419 |
| Total Households | 18,916 | 10,252 | 8,664 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pedana Mandal is around 65,657 people. This includes 32,831 males and 32,826 females. Rural population is about 34,936 (17,748 males and 17,188 females), while urban population is nearly 30,721 (15,083 males and 15,638 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,193 of the population, with 3,174 boys and 3,019 girls. Rural areas have 3,156 children, and urban areas have about 3,037 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 40,380 literate people in Pedana Mandal, including 21,554 literate males and 18,826 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 20,842 individuals and urban literacy covers around 19,538 people.
- About 25,277 people in Pedana Mandal are not literate, including 11,277 males and 14,000 females. Rural areas include 14,094 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,183 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,916 households, with 10,252 in villages and 8,664 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pedana 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 | 7,436 | 5,677 | 1,759 |
| SC Male Population | 3,705 | 2,817 | 888 |
| SC Female Population | 3,731 | 2,860 | 871 |
| Total ST Population | 848 | 289 | 559 |
| ST Male Population | 430 | 156 | 274 |
| ST Female Population | 418 | 133 | 285 |
| Population Density | 466 / km² | 290 / km² | 1,483 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pedana Mandal is approximately 7,436 people, including 3,705 males and 3,731 females. Around 5,677 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,759 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pedana Mandal is about 848 people, including 430 males and 418 females. Around 289 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 559 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 466 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 290 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,483 people per sq. km.