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, the sub-district code of Kurnool Block (CD) is 05259. The total area of Kurnool Mandal is 341 km², which includes 279.21 km² of rural area and 61.36 km² of urban area. Kurnool has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kurnool Mandal is around 4,06,797 people. This includes 2,03,227 males and 2,03,570 females. Rural population is about 67,268 (34,162 males and 33,106 females), while urban population is nearly 3,39,529 (1,69,065 males and 1,70,464 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 46,840 of the population, with 24,207 boys and 22,633 girls. Rural areas have 8,687 children, and urban areas have about 38,153 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,66,044 literate people in Kurnool Mandal, including 1,43,703 literate males and 1,22,341 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 34,473 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,31,571 people.
- About 1,40,753 people in Kurnool Mandal are not literate, including 59,524 males and 81,229 females. Rural areas include 32,795 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,07,958 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 89,000 households, with 15,504 in villages and 73,496 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kurnool 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kurnool Mandal is approximately 75,345 people, including 36,809 males and 38,536 females. Around 17,233 people live in rural parts. Nearly 58,112 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kurnool Mandal is about 3,505 people, including 1,703 males and 1,802 females. Around 366 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,139 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,194 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 241 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,533 people per sq. km.