Pedakurapadu Mandal - Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Pedakurapadu is an administrative mandal in the Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pedakurapadu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Peddakurapadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 140 km², including 139.51 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pedakurapadu Mandal
Pedakurapadu Mandal has a total of 14 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75-Tyallur | Rural | Parasa |
| 2 | Balusupadu | Rural | Balusupadu |
| 3 | Chinamakkena | Rural | Chinamakkena |
| 4 | Garapadu | Rural | Garapadu |
| 5 | Hussainnagaram | Rural | Hussainnagar |
| 6 | Jalalpuram | Rural | Jalalpuram |
| 7 | Kambhampadu | Rural | Khambampadu |
| 8 | Kasipadu | Rural | Thammavaram |
| 9 | Lagadapadu | Rural | Lagadapadu |
| 10 | Lingamguntla | Rural | Podapadu |
| 11 | Mussapuram | Rural | Mussapuram |
| 12 | Patibandla | Rural | Patibandla |
| 13 | Pedakurapadu | Rural | Pedakurapadu |
| 14 | Ramapuram | Rural | Ramapuram |
Population of Pedakurapadu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Pedakurapadu Mandal has a total population of 50,030 people, consisting of 25,031 males and 24,999 females. There are 13,385 households in the mandal with an average population density of 359 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,030 | 50,030 | 0 |
| Male Population | 25,031 | 25,031 | 0 |
| Female Population | 24,999 | 24,999 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,385 | 13,385 | 0 |
| Population Density | 359 / km² | 359 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 28,285 literate people and 5,004 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,784 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,900 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,004 | 5,004 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 28,285 | 28,285 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,745 | 21,745 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,784 | 11,784 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,900 | 1,900 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.