Giddalur
Giddalur 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 Giddalur Block (CD) is 05133. The total area of Giddalur Mandal is 782 km², which includes 760.68 km² of rural area and 20.94 km² of urban area. Giddalur has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Giddalur Mandal
Giddalur Mandal has a total of 22 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 Giddalur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambavaram | Ambavaram | Markapur (65 km) |
| 2 | Bogada | K S Palli | Giddalur |
| 3 | Chatti Reddy Palle | N/A | Markapur (63 km) |
| 4 | Gadikota | Ghadikota | Markapur (76 km) |
| 5 | Giddaluru | N/A | Giddalur |
| 6 | Isukagundam Gudem | K S Palli | Markapur (28 km) |
| 7 | Kanchi Palle | Kanchipalli | Markapur (66 km) |
| 8 | Kommunuru | Kommunuru | Markapur (71 km) |
| 9 | Kongala Veedu | Kongalaveedu | Markapur (63 km) |
| 10 | Kotha Kota | Kothakota | Markapur (72 km) |
| 11 | Kristam Setti Palle | K S Palli | Markapur (65 km) |
| 12 | Malakondapentagudem | K S Palli | Markapur (28 km) |
| 13 | Modam Palle | N/A | Markapur (63 km) |
| 14 | Mundla Padu | Mundlapadu | Markapur (65 km) |
| 15 | Narasimhuni Palle | Kongalaveedu | Markapur (64 km) |
| 16 | Narava | Narava | Markapur (64 km) |
| 17 | Podili Konda Palle | Podalakondapalli | Markapur (65 km) |
| 18 | Sanjeevarao Peta | Obulapuram | Markapur (72 km) |
| 19 | Thamballa Palle | Tamballapalli | Markapur (60 km) |
| 20 | Thimma Puram | Timmapuram | Markapur (55 km) |
| 21 | Tripura Puram | Tamballapalli | Markapur (54 km) |
| 22 | Uyyala Wada | Adimurthipalli | Markapur (80 km) |
Population of Giddalur Mandal
The population profile of Giddalur 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 Giddalur 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 | 86,133 | 50,983 | 35,150 |
| Male Population | 43,686 | 25,958 | 17,728 |
| Female Population | 42,447 | 25,025 | 17,422 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,456 | 6,011 | 3,445 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,808 | 3,060 | 1,748 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,648 | 2,951 | 1,697 |
| Literate Population | 52,866 | 27,595 | 25,271 |
| Literate Male Population | 31,888 | 17,559 | 14,329 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,978 | 10,036 | 10,942 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,267 | 23,388 | 9,879 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,798 | 8,399 | 3,399 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,469 | 14,989 | 6,480 |
| Total Households | 21,881 | 13,079 | 8,802 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Giddalur Mandal is around 86,133 people. This includes 43,686 males and 42,447 females. Rural population is about 50,983 (25,958 males and 25,025 females), while urban population is nearly 35,150 (17,728 males and 17,422 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,456 of the population, with 4,808 boys and 4,648 girls. Rural areas have 6,011 children, and urban areas have about 3,445 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 52,866 literate people in Giddalur Mandal, including 31,888 literate males and 20,978 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,595 individuals and urban literacy covers around 25,271 people.
- About 33,267 people in Giddalur Mandal are not literate, including 11,798 males and 21,469 females. Rural areas include 23,388 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,879 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 21,881 households, with 13,079 in villages and 8,802 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Giddalur 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 | 12,172 | 8,590 | 3,582 |
| SC Male Population | 6,286 | 4,402 | 1,884 |
| SC Female Population | 5,886 | 4,188 | 1,698 |
| Total ST Population | 4,215 | 3,234 | 981 |
| ST Male Population | 2,214 | 1,686 | 528 |
| ST Female Population | 2,001 | 1,548 | 453 |
| Population Density | 110 / km² | 67 / km² | 1,679 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Giddalur Mandal is approximately 12,172 people, including 6,286 males and 5,886 females. Around 8,590 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,582 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Giddalur Mandal is about 4,215 people, including 2,214 males and 2,001 females. Around 3,234 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 981 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 110 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 67 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,679 people per sq. km.