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 information the sub-district code of Dhone Block (CD) is 05289. Total area of dhone mandal is 563 km² including 558.04 km² rural area and 5.00 km² urban area. Dhone mandal has a population of 1,20,232 peoples, out of which urban population is 59,272 while rural population is 60,960. Dhone has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females for every 1,000 males. Dhone mandal has a population density of 213.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 26,505 houses in the sub-district, including 12,827 urban houses and 13,678 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 55.41% population of dhone mandal is literate, out of which 64.41% males and 46.27% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dhone 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.