Kandukur
Kandukur 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 Kandukur Block (CD) is 05148. The total area of Kandukur Mandal is 221 km², which includes 188.13 km² of rural area and 33.06 km² of urban area. Kandukur has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kandukur Mandal
Kandukur Mandal has a total of 19 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 Kandukur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anandapuram | Anadapuram | Kandukur (4 km) |
| 2 | Anantha Sagaram | Ananthasagaram | Kandukur (6 km) |
| 3 | Donda Padu | Paluru Dondapadu | Kandukur (8 km) |
| 4 | G Meka Padu | G Mekapadu | Kandukur (18 km) |
| 5 | Jillelamudi | Balijapalem | Kandukur (10 km) |
| 6 | Kancharagunta | Kancharagunta | Kandukur (4 km) |
| 7 | Kondamudusu Palem | K M Palem | Kandukur (2 km) |
| 8 | Kondikandukur | Kondikandukur | Kandukur (5 km) |
| 9 | Kovur | Kovuru | Kandukur (6 km) |
| 10 | Machavaram | Machavaram | Kandukur (10 km) |
| 11 | Madanagopalapuram | Srirangarajapuram | Kandukur (10 km) |
| 12 | Mahadevapuram | Mahadevapuram | Kandukur (2 km) |
| 13 | Mopadu | Mopadu | Kandukur (6 km) |
| 14 | Muppalakesaramvarikandrika | Pandalapadu | Kandukur (8 km) |
| 15 | Ogur | Oguru | Kandukur (6 km) |
| 16 | Palukur | Palukur | Kandukur (8 km) |
| 17 | Palur | Paluru Dondapadu | Kandukur (9 km) |
| 18 | Pandalapadu | Pandalapadu | Kandukur (10 km) |
| 19 | Vikkiralapeta | Vikkiralapeta | Kandukur (9 km) |
Population of Kandukur Mandal
The population profile of Kandukur 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 Kandukur 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 | 98,769 | 41,523 | 57,246 |
| Male Population | 49,661 | 21,017 | 28,644 |
| Female Population | 49,108 | 20,506 | 28,602 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,973 | 4,219 | 5,754 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,138 | 2,173 | 2,965 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,835 | 2,046 | 2,789 |
| Literate Population | 59,671 | 21,135 | 38,536 |
| Literate Male Population | 33,392 | 12,329 | 21,063 |
| Literate Female Population | 26,279 | 8,806 | 17,473 |
| Illiterate Population | 39,098 | 20,388 | 18,710 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,269 | 8,688 | 7,581 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,829 | 11,700 | 11,129 |
| Total Households | 24,116 | 10,182 | 13,934 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kandukur Mandal is around 98,769 people. This includes 49,661 males and 49,108 females. Rural population is about 41,523 (21,017 males and 20,506 females), while urban population is nearly 57,246 (28,644 males and 28,602 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,973 of the population, with 5,138 boys and 4,835 girls. Rural areas have 4,219 children, and urban areas have about 5,754 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 59,671 literate people in Kandukur Mandal, including 33,392 literate males and 26,279 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 21,135 individuals and urban literacy covers around 38,536 people.
- About 39,098 people in Kandukur Mandal are not literate, including 16,269 males and 22,829 females. Rural areas include 20,388 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 18,710 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 24,116 households, with 10,182 in villages and 13,934 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kandukur 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 | 20,842 | 12,108 | 8,734 |
| SC Male Population | 10,456 | 6,154 | 4,302 |
| SC Female Population | 10,386 | 5,954 | 4,432 |
| Total ST Population | 4,470 | 2,253 | 2,217 |
| ST Male Population | 2,252 | 1,153 | 1,099 |
| ST Female Population | 2,218 | 1,100 | 1,118 |
| Population Density | 447 / km² | 221 / km² | 1,732 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kandukur Mandal is approximately 20,842 people, including 10,456 males and 10,386 females. Around 12,108 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,734 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kandukur Mandal is about 4,470 people, including 2,252 males and 2,218 females. Around 2,253 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,217 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 447 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 221 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,732 people per sq. km.