Penamaluru

Penamaluru 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 Penamaluru Block (CD) is 05024. Total area of penamaluru mandal is 80 km² including 37.47 km² rural area and 42.74 km² urban area. Penamaluru mandal has a population of 1,68,022 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,49,117 while rural population is 18,905. Penamaluru has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females for every 1,000 males. Penamaluru mandal has a population density of 2095 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,789 houses in the sub-district, including 37,358 urban houses and 5,431 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.89% population of penamaluru mandal is literate, out of which 75.62% males and 70.13% females are literate.

List of Villages in Penamaluru Mandal

Penamaluru Mandal has a total of 10 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 Penamaluru Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chodavaram Chodavaram Vijayawada (15 km)
2Ganguru Ganguru Penamaluru
3Gosala Gosala Vijayawada (12 km)
4Kanuru N/A Penamaluru
5Pedapulipaka Pedapulipaka Vijayawada (8 km)
6Penamaluru Penamaluru Penamaluru
7Poranki Poranki Penamaluru
8Tadigadapa Tadigadapa Penamaluru
9Vanukuru Vanukuru Vijayawada (12 km)
10Yenamalakuduru N/A Penamaluru

Population of Penamaluru Mandal

The population profile of Penamaluru 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 Penamaluru's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,68,022 18,905 1,49,117
Male Population 84,485 9,249 75,236
Female Population 83,537 9,656 73,881
Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,682 1,771 13,911
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,970 839 7,131
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,712 932 6,780
Literate Population 1,22,471 12,241 1,10,230
Literate Male Population 63,888 6,302 57,586
Literate Female Population 58,583 5,939 52,644
Illiterate Population 45,551 6,664 38,887
Illiterate Male Population 20,597 2,947 17,650
Illiterate Female Population 24,954 3,717 21,237
Total Households 42,789 5,431 37,358

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Penamaluru 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 22,057 4,850 17,207
SC Male Population 10,913 2,395 8,518
SC Female Population 11,144 2,455 8,689
Total ST Population 4,561 309 4,252
ST Male Population 2,229 155 2,074
ST Female Population 2,332 154 2,178
Population Density 2,095 / km² 505 / km² 3,489 / km²