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 information the sub-district code of Srisailam Block (CD) is 05264. Total area of srisailam mandal is 491 km² including 485.27 km² rural area and 5.96 km² urban area. Srisailam mandal has a population of 31,834 peoples, out of which urban population is 21,452 while rural population is 10,382. Srisailam has a sex ratio of approximately 881 females for every 1,000 males. Srisailam mandal has a population density of 64.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 7,631 houses in the sub-district, including 4,977 urban houses and 2,654 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.85% population of srisailam mandal is literate, out of which 74.84% males and 53.52% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Srisailam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |