Penamaluru Mandal - Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
Penamaluru is an administrative mandal in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Penamaluru is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Nidamanuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 80 km², including 37.47 km² rural area and 42.74 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Penamaluru Mandal
Penamaluru Mandal has a total of 10 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chodavaram | Rural | Chodavaram |
| 2 | Ganguru (Og) | Rural | Ganguru |
| 3 | Gosala | Rural | Gosala |
| 4 | Kanuru (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Pedapulipaka | Rural | Pedapulipaka |
| 6 | Penamaluru (Og) | Rural | Penamaluru |
| 7 | Poranki (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Tadigadapa (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Vanukuru | Rural | Vanukuru |
| 10 | Yenamalakuduru (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Penamaluru Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Penamaluru Mandal has a total population of 1,68,022 people, consisting of 84,485 males and 83,537 females. There are 42,789 households in the mandal with an average population density of 2,095 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 42,789 | 5,431 | 37,358 |
| Population Density | 2,095 / km² | 505 / km² | 3,489 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 1,22,471 literate people and 15,682 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,057 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,561 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,682 | 1,771 | 13,911 |
| Literate Population | 1,22,471 | 12,241 | 1,10,230 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,551 | 6,664 | 38,887 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,057 | 4,850 | 17,207 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,561 | 309 | 4,252 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.