Kurnool
Kurnool 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 Kurnool Block (CD) is 05259. Total area of kurnool mandal is 341 km² including 279.21 km² rural area and 61.36 km² urban area. Kurnool mandal has a population of 4,06,797 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,39,529 while rural population is 67,268. Kurnool has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females for every 1,000 males. Kurnool mandal has a population density of 1194 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 89,000 houses in the sub-district, including 73,496 urban houses and 15,504 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.40% population of kurnool mandal is literate, out of which 70.71% males and 60.10% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kurnool Mandal
Kurnool Mandal has a total of 22 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 Kurnool Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | B Thandrapadu | B Thandrapadu | Kurnool |
2 | Basavapuram | Basavapuram | Kurnool (11 km) |
3 | Devamada | Devamada | Kurnool (20 km) |
4 | Diguvapadu | Diguvapadu | Kurnool (16 km) |
5 | Dinnadevarapadu | Dinnedevarapadu | Kurnool |
6 | E Thandrapadu | E Thandrapadu | Kurnool (15 km) |
7 | Edurur | Edurur | Kurnool (18 km) |
8 | G Singavaram | G Singavaram | Kurnool (12 km) |
9 | Gargeyapuram | Gargeyapuram | Kurnool (12 km) |
10 | Gondiparla | Gondiparla | Kurnool (18 km) |
11 | Mamidalapadu | N/A | Kurnool |
12 | Munagalapadu | N/A | Kurnool (5 km) |
13 | Nidzur | Nidzur | Kurnool (7 km) |
14 | Noothanapalle | Pasupula | Kurnool (8 km) |
15 | Panchalingala | Panchalingala | Kurnool (8 km) |
16 | Pasupula | Pasupula | Kurnool |
17 | Pudur | Pudur | Kurnool (18 km) |
18 | R Kanthalapadu | R K Dudyala | Kurnool (22 km) |
19 | Remata | Remata | Kurnool (17 km) |
20 | Rudravaram | Nandanapalli | Kurnool (8 km) |
21 | Sunkesula | Sunkesula | Kurnool (25 km) |
22 | Ulchala | Ulchala | Kurnool (10 km) |
Population of Kurnool Mandal
The population profile of Kurnool 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 Kurnool'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 | 4,06,797 | 67,268 | 3,39,529 |
Male Population | 2,03,227 | 34,162 | 1,69,065 |
Female Population | 2,03,570 | 33,106 | 1,70,464 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 46,840 | 8,687 | 38,153 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,207 | 4,473 | 19,734 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,633 | 4,214 | 18,419 |
Literate Population | 2,66,044 | 34,473 | 2,31,571 |
Literate Male Population | 1,43,703 | 20,537 | 1,23,166 |
Literate Female Population | 1,22,341 | 13,936 | 1,08,405 |
Illiterate Population | 1,40,753 | 32,795 | 1,07,958 |
Illiterate Male Population | 59,524 | 13,625 | 45,899 |
Illiterate Female Population | 81,229 | 19,170 | 62,059 |
Total Households | 89,000 | 15,504 | 73,496 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kurnool 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 | 75,345 | 17,233 | 58,112 |
SC Male Population | 36,809 | 8,742 | 28,067 |
SC Female Population | 38,536 | 8,491 | 30,045 |
Total ST Population | 3,505 | 366 | 3,139 |
ST Male Population | 1,703 | 189 | 1,514 |
ST Female Population | 1,802 | 177 | 1,625 |
Population Density | 1,194 / km² | 241 / km² | 5,533 / km² |