Dhone
Dhone 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 Dhone Block (CD) is 05289. The total area of Dhone Mandal is 563 km², which includes 558.04 km² of rural area and 5.00 km² of urban area. Dhone has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhone Mandal
Dhone Mandal has a total of 16 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 Dhone Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chanugondla | Chanugondla | Dhone (25 km) |
| 2 | Devarabanda | Devarabanda | Dhone (15 km) |
| 3 | Dhone Dronachalam | Dharmavaram | Dhone (3 km) |
| 4 | Eddupenta | Eddupenta | Dhone (14 km) |
| 5 | Jagadurthi | Jagadurthi | Dhone (5 km) |
| 6 | Kamaganikuntla | Avuladoddi | Dhone (10 km) |
| 7 | Kocheruvu | Kannepukunta | Dhone (20 km) |
| 8 | Kotha Buruju | Kotha Buruju | Dhone (25 km) |
| 9 | Kothakota | Kothakota | Dhone (20 km) |
| 10 | Malkapuram | Chinna Malkapuram | Dhone (17 km) |
| 11 | Shotrium Gundala | Kotrai | Dhone (27 km) |
| 12 | Shotrium Valasala | Chinna Malkapuram | Dhone (19 km) |
| 13 | Udumulapadu | Udumulapadu | Dhone (3 km) |
| 14 | Ungaranigundla | U Kothapalli | Dhone (5 km) |
| 15 | Venkatapuram | Gummakonda | Dhone (11 km) |
| 16 | Yapadinne | Yapadinne | Dhone (22 km) |
Population of Dhone Mandal
The population profile of Dhone 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 Dhone 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 | 1,20,232 | 60,960 | 59,272 |
| Male Population | 60,558 | 31,088 | 29,470 |
| Female Population | 59,674 | 29,872 | 29,802 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,948 | 7,830 | 7,118 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,752 | 4,109 | 3,643 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,196 | 3,721 | 3,475 |
| Literate Population | 66,618 | 28,896 | 37,722 |
| Literate Male Population | 39,007 | 17,861 | 21,146 |
| Literate Female Population | 27,611 | 11,035 | 16,576 |
| Illiterate Population | 53,614 | 32,064 | 21,550 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,551 | 13,227 | 8,324 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,063 | 18,837 | 13,226 |
| Total Households | 26,505 | 13,678 | 12,827 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dhone Mandal is around 1,20,232 people. This includes 60,558 males and 59,674 females. Rural population is about 60,960 (31,088 males and 29,872 females), while urban population is nearly 59,272 (29,470 males and 29,802 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,948 of the population, with 7,752 boys and 7,196 girls. Rural areas have 7,830 children, and urban areas have about 7,118 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 66,618 literate people in Dhone Mandal, including 39,007 literate males and 27,611 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 28,896 individuals and urban literacy covers around 37,722 people.
- About 53,614 people in Dhone Mandal are not literate, including 21,551 males and 32,063 females. Rural areas include 32,064 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,550 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 26,505 households, with 13,678 in villages and 12,827 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhone 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 | 16,613 | 10,241 | 6,372 |
| SC Male Population | 8,447 | 5,288 | 3,159 |
| SC Female Population | 8,166 | 4,953 | 3,213 |
| Total ST Population | 3,064 | 1,303 | 1,761 |
| ST Male Population | 1,530 | 655 | 875 |
| ST Female Population | 1,534 | 648 | 886 |
| Population Density | 214 / km² | 109 / km² | 11,854 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhone Mandal is approximately 16,613 people, including 8,447 males and 8,166 females. Around 10,241 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,372 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhone Mandal is about 3,064 people, including 1,530 males and 1,534 females. Around 1,303 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,761 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 214 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 109 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 11,854 people per sq. km.