Darsi
Darsi 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 Darsi Block (CD) is 05114. The total area of Darsi Mandal is 366 km². Darsi has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Darsi Mandal
Darsi Mandal has a total of 38 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 Darsi Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbaya Palem | Venkatachalampalli | Ongole (88 km) |
| 2 | Akkamamba Puram | Samanthapudi | Ongole (70 km) |
| 3 | Anna Varam | Rajampalli | Ongole (56 km) |
| 4 | Bala Puram | Lankojanapalli | Ongole (80 km) |
| 5 | Bandellapaya | Venkatachalampalli | Ongole (85 km) |
| 6 | Bandiveligandla | Bandiveligandla | Ongole (85 km) |
| 7 | Bukka Puram | Bandiveligandla | Ongole (87 km) |
| 8 | Chalivendra | Venkatachalampalli | Ongole (75 km) |
| 9 | Chandaluru | Basireddypalli | Ongole (80 km) |
| 10 | Cheruvu Komma Palem | Pothakamuru | Ongole (82 km) |
| 11 | China Uyyalawada | Peda Vuyyalawada | Ongole (74 km) |
| 12 | Darsi | Darsi | Ongole (70 km) |
| 13 | Devavaram | Devavaram | Ongole (82 km) |
| 14 | East Choutapalem | East Choutapalem | Ongole (75 km) |
| 15 | East Veeraya Palem | East Veerayapalem | Ongole (74 km) |
| 16 | East Venkata Puram | East Venkatapuram | Ongole (76 km) |
| 17 | Ganeswara Puram | East Venkatapuram | Ongole (74 km) |
| 18 | Jammigumpala K S Palem | Bandiveligandla | Ongole (87 km) |
| 19 | Jamukuladinne | Jamukuladinne | Ongole (60 km) |
| 20 | Korlamadugu | Korlamadugu | Ongole (68 km) |
| 21 | Kothapalle | Kothapalli | Ongole (64 km) |
| 22 | Krishna Puram | Peda Vuyyalawada | Ongole (65 km) |
| 23 | Lakshmi Narayana Puram | Kothapalli | Ongole (60 km) |
| 24 | Lankojana Palle | Lankojanapalli | Ongole (75 km) |
| 25 | Mohiddin Puram | Pothakamuru | Ongole (75 km) |
| 26 | Pedauyyalawada | Peda Vuyyalawada | Ongole (70 km) |
| 27 | Potha Kamuru | Botlapalem | Ongole (50 km) |
| 28 | Potha Varam | Pothavaram | Ongole (80 km) |
| 29 | Rajam Palle | Rajampalli | Ongole (56 km) |
| 30 | Ramachandra Puram | Ramachandrapuram | Ongole (60 km) |
| 31 | Samanthapudi | Samanthapudi | Ongole (78 km) |
| 32 | Seetha Sagaram | Pothakamuru | Ongole (50 km) |
| 33 | Thanam Chinthala | Tanamchintala | Ongole (81 km) |
| 34 | Thimmaya Palem | Pothavaram | Ongole (74 km) |
| 35 | Thripura Sundari Puram | T S Puram | Ongole (80 km) |
| 36 | Thummedalapadu | Tummedalapadu | Ongole (85 km) |
| 37 | Venkatachalam Palle | Venkatachalampalli | Ongole (77 km) |
| 38 | Yerrobana Palle | Yarraobanapalli | Ongole (82 km) |
Population of Darsi Mandal
The population profile of Darsi 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 Darsi 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 | 86,702 | 86,702 | N/A |
| Male Population | 44,508 | 44,508 | N/A |
| Female Population | 42,194 | 42,194 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,156 | 11,156 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,815 | 5,815 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,341 | 5,341 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 43,648 | 43,648 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 26,757 | 26,757 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 16,891 | 16,891 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 43,054 | 43,054 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,751 | 17,751 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,303 | 25,303 | N/A |
| Total Households | 20,828 | 20,828 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 86,702 people. Includes nearly 44,508 males and 42,194 females. Rural population is about 86,702 people.
- There are around 11,156 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,815 boys and 5,341 girls.
- Literate population is about 43,648 people. Non-literate population is around 43,054 people.
- There are nearly 20,828 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Darsi 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 | 18,949 | 18,949 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 9,743 | 9,743 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 9,206 | 9,206 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 3,102 | 3,102 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,572 | 1,572 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,530 | 1,530 | N/A |
| Population Density | 237 / km² | 237 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Darsi Mandal is approximately 18,949 people, including 9,743 males and 9,206 females. Around 18,949 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Darsi Mandal is about 3,102 people, including 1,572 males and 1,530 females. Around 3,102 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 237 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 237 people per sq. km.