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, the sub-district code of Penamaluru Block (CD) is 05024. The total area of Penamaluru Mandal is 80 km², which includes 37.47 km² of rural area and 42.74 km² of urban area. Penamaluru has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chodavaram | Chodavaram | Vijayawada (15 km) |
| 2 | Ganguru | Ganguru | Penamaluru |
| 3 | Gosala | Gosala | Vijayawada (12 km) |
| 4 | Kanuru | N/A | Penamaluru |
| 5 | Pedapulipaka | Pedapulipaka | Vijayawada (8 km) |
| 6 | Penamaluru | Penamaluru | Penamaluru |
| 7 | Poranki | Poranki | Penamaluru |
| 8 | Tadigadapa | Tadigadapa | Penamaluru |
| 9 | Vanukuru | Vanukuru | Vijayawada (12 km) |
| 10 | Yenamalakuduru | 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Penamaluru Mandal is around 1,68,022 people. This includes 84,485 males and 83,537 females. Rural population is about 18,905 (9,249 males and 9,656 females), while urban population is nearly 1,49,117 (75,236 males and 73,881 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,682 of the population, with 7,970 boys and 7,712 girls. Rural areas have 1,771 children, and urban areas have about 13,911 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,22,471 literate people in Penamaluru Mandal, including 63,888 literate males and 58,583 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 12,241 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,10,230 people.
- About 45,551 people in Penamaluru Mandal are not literate, including 20,597 males and 24,954 females. Rural areas include 6,664 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 38,887 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 42,789 households, with 5,431 in villages and 37,358 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Penamaluru 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Penamaluru Mandal is approximately 22,057 people, including 10,913 males and 11,144 females. Around 4,850 people live in rural parts. Nearly 17,207 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Penamaluru Mandal is about 4,561 people, including 2,229 males and 2,332 females. Around 309 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,252 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,095 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 505 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,489 people per sq. km.