Srisailam
Srisailam 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 Srisailam Block (CD) is 05264. The total area of Srisailam Mandal is 491 km², which includes 485.27 km² of rural area and 5.96 km² of urban area. Srisailam has a sex ratio of approximately 881 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Srisailam Mandal
Srisailam Mandal has a total of 3 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 Srisailam Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hatakeswaram | N/A | Kurnool (62 km) |
| 2 | Sikharam | N/A | Kurnool (64 km) |
| 3 | Srisailamgudem Devasthanam | N/A | Kurnool (60 km) |
Population of Srisailam Mandal
The population profile of Srisailam 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 Srisailam 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 | 31,834 | 10,382 | 21,452 |
| Male Population | 16,917 | 5,124 | 11,793 |
| Female Population | 14,917 | 5,258 | 9,659 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,447 | 1,312 | 2,135 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,789 | 658 | 1,131 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,658 | 654 | 1,004 |
| Literate Population | 20,644 | 6,036 | 14,608 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,661 | 3,526 | 9,135 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,983 | 2,510 | 5,473 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,190 | 4,346 | 6,844 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,256 | 1,598 | 2,658 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,934 | 2,748 | 4,186 |
| Total Households | 7,631 | 2,654 | 4,977 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Srisailam Mandal is around 31,834 people. This includes 16,917 males and 14,917 females. Rural population is about 10,382 (5,124 males and 5,258 females), while urban population is nearly 21,452 (11,793 males and 9,659 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,447 of the population, with 1,789 boys and 1,658 girls. Rural areas have 1,312 children, and urban areas have about 2,135 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 20,644 literate people in Srisailam Mandal, including 12,661 literate males and 7,983 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 6,036 individuals and urban literacy covers around 14,608 people.
- About 11,190 people in Srisailam Mandal are not literate, including 4,256 males and 6,934 females. Rural areas include 4,346 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,844 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 7,631 households, with 2,654 in villages and 4,977 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Srisailam 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 | 8,094 | 1,868 | 6,226 |
| SC Male Population | 4,246 | 983 | 3,263 |
| SC Female Population | 3,848 | 885 | 2,963 |
| Total ST Population | 3,042 | 1,060 | 1,982 |
| ST Male Population | 1,991 | 510 | 1,481 |
| ST Female Population | 1,051 | 550 | 501 |
| Population Density | 65 / km² | 21 / km² | 3,599 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Srisailam Mandal is approximately 8,094 people, including 4,246 males and 3,848 females. Around 1,868 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,226 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Srisailam Mandal is about 3,042 people, including 1,991 males and 1,051 females. Around 1,060 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,982 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 65 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 21 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,599 people per sq. km.