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 information the sub-district code of Giddalur Block (CD) is 05133. Total area of giddalur mandal is 782 km² including 760.68 km² rural area and 20.94 km² urban area. Giddalur mandal has a population of 86,133 peoples, out of which urban population is 35,150 while rural population is 50,983. Giddalur has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females for every 1,000 males. Giddalur mandal has a population density of 110.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,881 houses in the sub-district, including 8,802 urban houses and 13,079 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.38% population of giddalur mandal is literate, out of which 72.99% males and 49.42% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Giddalur 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 | 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 |