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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
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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 |