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, the sub-district code of Cumbum Block (CD) is 05117. The total area of Cumbum Mandal is 137 km², which includes 128.64 km² of rural area and 8.81 km² of urban area. Cumbum has a sex ratio of approximately 1032 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Cumbum Mandal is around 48,698 people. This includes 23,963 males and 24,735 females. Rural population is about 33,529 (16,375 males and 17,154 females), while urban population is nearly 15,169 (7,588 males and 7,581 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,124 of the population, with 2,655 boys and 2,469 girls. Rural areas have 3,500 children, and urban areas have about 1,624 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 31,827 literate people in Cumbum Mandal, including 18,232 literate males and 13,595 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 21,164 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,663 people.
- About 16,871 people in Cumbum Mandal are not literate, including 5,731 males and 11,140 females. Rural areas include 12,365 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,506 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 12,563 households, with 8,794 in villages and 3,769 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Cumbum 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Cumbum Mandal is approximately 5,902 people, including 2,747 males and 3,155 females. Around 5,053 people live in rural parts. Nearly 849 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Cumbum Mandal is about 628 people, including 312 males and 316 females. Around 396 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 232 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 354 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 261 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,722 people per sq. km.