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 information the sub-district code of Kandukur Block (CD) is 05148. Total area of kandukur mandal is 221 km² including 188.13 km² rural area and 33.06 km² urban area. Kandukur mandal has a population of 98,769 peoples, out of which urban population is 57,246 while rural population is 41,523. Kandukur has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females for every 1,000 males. Kandukur mandal has a population density of 446.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,116 houses in the sub-district, including 13,934 urban houses and 10,182 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.41% population of kandukur mandal is literate, out of which 67.24% males and 53.51% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kandukur 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 |
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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 |