Cumbum
Cumbum is a Town and Mandal in Prakasam 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 Cumbum Block (CD) is 05117. Total area of cumbum mandal is 137 km² including 128.64 km² rural area and 8.81 km² urban area. Cumbum mandal has a population of 48,698 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,169 while rural population is 33,529. Cumbum has a sex ratio of approximately 1032 females for every 1,000 males. Cumbum mandal has a population density of 354.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,563 houses in the sub-district, including 3,769 urban houses and 8,794 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.36% population of cumbum mandal is literate, out of which 76.08% males and 54.96% females are literate.
List of Villages in Cumbum Mandal
Cumbum Mandal has a total of 16 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 Cumbum Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anantha Palle | Yarrabalem | Markapur (43 km) |
| 2 | Auranga Bad | Aurangabad | Markapur (35 km) |
| 3 | China Cumbum | China Cumbum | Markapur (30 km) |
| 4 | Cumbum | Cumbum | Cumbum |
| 5 | Hazarat Gudem | H Gudem | Markapur (30 km) |
| 6 | Jangamguntla | Jangamguntla | Markapur (20 km) |
| 7 | Kagitalagudem | H Gudem | Markapur (30 km) |
| 8 | Kandula Puram | Kandulapuram | Markapur (30 km) |
| 9 | Lanja Kota | L Kota | Markapur (34 km) |
| 10 | Linga Puram | Lingapuram | Markapur (46 km) |
| 11 | Lingapuram Khandrika | Lingapuram | Markapur (48 km) |
| 12 | Nadim Palle | Aurangabad | Markapur (30 km) |
| 13 | Porumamilla Palle | China Cumbum | Markapur (31 km) |
| 14 | Ravipadu | Ravipadu | Markapur (30 km) |
| 15 | Thurimella | Narsireddypalli | Markapur (45 km) |
| 16 | Yerrabalem | Yarrabalem | Markapur (43 km) |
Population of Cumbum Mandal
The population profile of Cumbum 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 Cumbum's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,698 | 33,529 | 15,169 |
| Male Population | 23,963 | 16,375 | 7,588 |
| Female Population | 24,735 | 17,154 | 7,581 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,124 | 3,500 | 1,624 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,655 | 1,830 | 825 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,469 | 1,670 | 799 |
| Literate Population | 31,827 | 21,164 | 10,663 |
| Literate Male Population | 18,232 | 12,205 | 6,027 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,595 | 8,959 | 4,636 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,871 | 12,365 | 4,506 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,731 | 4,170 | 1,561 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,140 | 8,195 | 2,945 |
| Total Households | 12,563 | 8,794 | 3,769 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Cumbum 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 | 5,902 | 5,053 | 849 |
| SC Male Population | 2,747 | 2,359 | 388 |
| SC Female Population | 3,155 | 2,694 | 461 |
| Total ST Population | 628 | 396 | 232 |
| ST Male Population | 312 | 195 | 117 |
| ST Female Population | 316 | 201 | 115 |
| Population Density | 354 / km² | 261 / km² | 1,722 / km² |