Banaganapalle
Banaganapalle is a Town and Mandal in Kurnool 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 Banaganapalle Block (CD) is 05288. The total area of Banaganapalle Mandal is 527 km², which includes 504.40 km² of rural area and 22.42 km² of urban area. Banaganapalle has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Banaganapalle Mandal
Banaganapalle Mandal has a total of 39 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 Banaganapalle Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalapuram | Appalapuram | Nandyal (36 km) |
| 2 | Banaganapalle | Banganapalle | Banaganapalle |
| 3 | Banumukkala | N/A | Banaganapalle |
| 4 | Bathulurupadu | N/A | Nandyal (48 km) |
| 5 | Beeravolu | Beeravolu | Nandyal (33 km) |
| 6 | Cherlokothuru | Krishnagiri | Nandyal (33 km) |
| 7 | Cherupalle | Cheruvupalli | Nandyal (45 km) |
| 8 | Enakandla | Enakandla | Nandyal (50 km) |
| 9 | Gulam Nabipeta | Illurukothapeta | Nandyal (53 km) |
| 10 | Gulamaliabad | Pasupula | Dhone (33 km) |
| 11 | Hussainapuram | Yerragudi | Nandyal (30 km) |
| 12 | Illurukothapalle | Illurukothapeta | Nandyal (50 km) |
| 13 | Jambuladinne | Thammadapalle | Nandyal (53 km) |
| 14 | Jillella | Thimmapuram | Nandyal (35 km) |
| 15 | Jwalapuram | Pathapadu | Nandyal (37 km) |
| 16 | Kapulapalle | N/A | Nandyal (51 km) |
| 17 | Katikavanikunta | Meerapuram | Nandyal (37 km) |
| 18 | Krishnagiri | Krishnagiri | Nandyal (38 km) |
| 19 | Kyapa | Kyapa | Nandyal (40 km) |
| 20 | Meerapuram | Meerapuram | Nandyal (52 km) |
| 21 | Mittapalle | Mittapalle | Nandyal (45 km) |
| 22 | Namatheertham | Ramatheertham | Nandyal (33 km) |
| 23 | Nandavaram | Nandavaram | Nandyal (35 km) |
| 24 | Nandivargam | Nandivargam | Nandyal (30 km) |
| 25 | Niluvugondla | Thammadapalle | Nandyal (53 km) |
| 26 | Palukur | Palukur | Nandyal (40 km) |
| 27 | Pandlapuram | Venkatapuram | Nandyal (45 km) |
| 28 | Pasupula | Pasupula | Dhone (33 km) |
| 29 | Pathapadu | Pathapadu | Nandyal (53 km) |
| 30 | Rallakothuru | N/A | Nandyal (48 km) |
| 31 | Salamabad | Cheruvupalli | Nandyal (50 km) |
| 32 | Sankalapuram | Kyapa | Nandyal (46 km) |
| 33 | Tangutoor | Tangutoor | Nandyal (36 km) |
| 34 | Thammadapalle | Thammadapalle | Nandyal (50 km) |
| 35 | Thimmapuram | Thimmapuram | Nandyal (30 km) |
| 36 | Venkatapuram | Venkatapuram | Nandyal (45 km) |
| 37 | Vittalapuram | Appalapuram | Nandyal (30 km) |
| 38 | Yagantipalle | Yagantipalle | Nandyal (48 km) |
| 39 | Yerragudi | Yerragudi | Nandyal (35 km) |
Population of Banaganapalle Mandal
The population profile of Banaganapalle 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 Banaganapalle 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 | 1,00,954 | 65,898 | 35,056 |
| Male Population | 50,906 | 33,280 | 17,626 |
| Female Population | 50,048 | 32,618 | 17,430 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,237 | 8,189 | 4,048 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,399 | 4,286 | 2,113 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,838 | 3,903 | 1,935 |
| Literate Population | 54,145 | 32,331 | 21,814 |
| Literate Male Population | 31,748 | 19,468 | 12,280 |
| Literate Female Population | 22,397 | 12,863 | 9,534 |
| Illiterate Population | 46,809 | 33,567 | 13,242 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 19,158 | 13,812 | 5,346 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 27,651 | 19,755 | 7,896 |
| Total Households | 23,840 | 15,868 | 7,972 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Banaganapalle Mandal is around 1,00,954 people. This includes 50,906 males and 50,048 females. Rural population is about 65,898 (33,280 males and 32,618 females), while urban population is nearly 35,056 (17,626 males and 17,430 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,237 of the population, with 6,399 boys and 5,838 girls. Rural areas have 8,189 children, and urban areas have about 4,048 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 54,145 literate people in Banaganapalle Mandal, including 31,748 literate males and 22,397 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 32,331 individuals and urban literacy covers around 21,814 people.
- About 46,809 people in Banaganapalle Mandal are not literate, including 19,158 males and 27,651 females. Rural areas include 33,567 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,242 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 23,840 households, with 15,868 in villages and 7,972 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Banaganapalle 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 | 16,736 | 13,321 | 3,415 |
| SC Male Population | 8,467 | 6,776 | 1,691 |
| SC Female Population | 8,269 | 6,545 | 1,724 |
| Total ST Population | 3,886 | 2,684 | 1,202 |
| ST Male Population | 1,985 | 1,377 | 608 |
| ST Female Population | 1,901 | 1,307 | 594 |
| Population Density | 192 / km² | 131 / km² | 1,564 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Banaganapalle Mandal is approximately 16,736 people, including 8,467 males and 8,269 females. Around 13,321 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,415 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Banaganapalle Mandal is about 3,886 people, including 1,985 males and 1,901 females. Around 2,684 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,202 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 192 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 131 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,564 people per sq. km.