Gudluru
Gudluru 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 Gudluru Block (CD) is 05151. The total area of Gudluru Mandal is 248 km². Gudluru has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gudluru Mandal
Gudluru Mandal has a total of 18 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 Gudluru Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammavari Palem | Adavirajupalem | Kavali (16 km) |
| 2 | Basireddy Palem | Basireddypalem | Kandukur (21 km) |
| 3 | Chevuru | Chevuru | Kavali (12 km) |
| 4 | Chinala Trapi | Chinalatrapi | Kandukur (28 km) |
| 5 | Dappalampadu | Dappalampadu | Kandukur (10 km) |
| 6 | Darakanipadu | Darakanipadu | Kandukur (24 km) |
| 7 | Gudluru | Gudluru | Kandukur (16 km) |
| 8 | Gundlapalem | Gundlapalem | Kandukur (13 km) |
| 9 | Kothapeta | Kothapeta | Kandukur (19 km) |
| 10 | Mocherla | Mocherla | Kavali (16 km) |
| 11 | Nayudupalem | Nayudupalem | Kavali (18 km) |
| 12 | Parakonda Paduagraharam | Parakondapadu | Kandukur (12 km) |
| 13 | Parakondapadu | Parakondapadu | Kandukur (14 km) |
| 14 | Potluru | Potluru | Kavali (20 km) |
| 15 | Puretipalle | Puretipalli | Kandukur (25 km) |
| 16 | Ravur | Ravuru | Kavali (16 km) |
| 17 | Swarnajipuram | Chimidithipadu | Kandukur (21 km) |
| 18 | Venkam Peta | Venkampeta | Kandukur (26 km) |
Population of Gudluru Mandal
The population profile of Gudluru 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 Gudluru 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 | 46,883 | 46,883 | N/A |
| Male Population | 23,814 | 23,814 | N/A |
| Female Population | 23,069 | 23,069 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,298 | 5,298 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,740 | 2,740 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,558 | 2,558 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 23,249 | 23,249 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,579 | 13,579 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 9,670 | 9,670 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 23,634 | 23,634 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,235 | 10,235 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,399 | 13,399 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,540 | 11,540 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 46,883 people. Includes nearly 23,814 males and 23,069 females. Rural population is about 46,883 people.
- There are around 5,298 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,740 boys and 2,558 girls.
- Literate population is about 23,249 people. Non-literate population is around 23,634 people.
- There are nearly 11,540 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gudluru 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 | 13,675 | 13,675 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,967 | 6,967 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,708 | 6,708 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 5,096 | 5,096 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,625 | 2,625 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,471 | 2,471 | N/A |
| Population Density | 189 / km² | 189 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gudluru Mandal is approximately 13,675 people, including 6,967 males and 6,708 females. Around 13,675 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gudluru Mandal is about 5,096 people, including 2,625 males and 2,471 females. Around 5,096 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 189 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 189 people per sq. km.