Kanigiri
Kanigiri 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 Kanigiri Block (CD) is 05136. Total area of kanigiri mandal is 514 km² including 480.75 km² rural area and 33.06 km² urban area. Kanigiri mandal has a population of 92,466 peoples, out of which urban population is 37,420 while rural population is 55,046. Kanigiri has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females for every 1,000 males. Kanigiri mandal has a population density of 180 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,421 houses in the sub-district, including 8,907 urban houses and 12,514 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 57.83% population of kanigiri mandal is literate, out of which 67.35% males and 47.83% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kanigiri Mandal
Kanigiri Mandal has a total of 40 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 Kanigiri Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayyanapalem | Yeruvaripalli | Kandukur (57 km) |
| 2 | Baduguleru | Baduguleru | Kandukur (62 km) |
| 3 | Balavenkata Puram | Ballipalli | Kandukur (66 km) |
| 4 | Balli Palle | Ballipalli | Kandukur (67 km) |
| 5 | Bommireddi Palle | Bommireddypalli | Kandukur (61 km) |
| 6 | Chakirala | Chakirala | Kandukur (54 km) |
| 7 | Challagirigala | Challagirigala | Kandukur (55 km) |
| 8 | Chennakesavapuram | Jammalamadaka | Kandukur (60 km) |
| 9 | China Irlapadu | China Irlapadu | Kandukur (44 km) |
| 10 | Chinaalavala Padu | China Alavalapadu | Kandukur (60 km) |
| 11 | Chirla Dinne | Cheerladinne | Kandukur (68 km) |
| 12 | Dirisavancha | Dirisavancha | Kandukur (59 km) |
| 13 | Ganuga Penta | Ganugapenta | Kandukur (63 km) |
| 14 | Gosulaveedu | Gosulaveedu | Kandukur (48 km) |
| 15 | Gudipadu | Gudipadu | Kandukur (72 km) |
| 16 | Guravajipeta | Guravajipeta | Kandukur (74 km) |
| 17 | Hazis Puram | Yeruvaripalli | Kandukur (39 km) |
| 18 | Jammalamadaka | Jammalamadaka | Kandukur (74 km) |
| 19 | Kalagatla | Polavaram | Kandukur (56 km) |
| 20 | Kanchipuram | Punugodu | Kandukur (60 km) |
| 21 | Kanigiri | N/A | Kanigiri |
| 22 | Kodigudla Padu | China Irlapadu | Kandukur (43 km) |
| 23 | Krishna Puram | Krishnapuram | Kandukur (79 km) |
| 24 | Lingojipuram | China Alavalapadu | Kandukur (57 km) |
| 25 | Nimma Maheswarapuram | Polavaram | Kandukur (56 km) |
| 26 | Peramgudi Palle | Peramgudipalli | Kandukur (45 km) |
| 27 | Polavaram | Polavaram | Kandukur (56 km) |
| 28 | Punugodu | Punugodu | Kandukur (57 km) |
| 29 | Punugodu Khandrika | Punugodu | Kandukur (60 km) |
| 30 | Rachagundlapadu | Polavaram | Kandukur (57 km) |
| 31 | Sankavaram | N/A | Kandukur (47 km) |
| 32 | Somanapalle | N/A | Kandukur (46 km) |
| 33 | Takkellapadu | Takkellapadu | Kandukur (60 km) |
| 34 | Tallur | Thallur | Kandukur (66 km) |
| 35 | Thummagunta | Tummagunta | Kandukur (54 km) |
| 36 | Umamaheswarapuram | Cheerladinne | Kandukur (57 km) |
| 37 | Vangapadu | Vangapadu | Kandukur (77 km) |
| 38 | Vijaya Gopala Puram | Takkellapadu | Kandukur (64 km) |
| 39 | Viswanadha Puram | Ballipalli | Kandukur (69 km) |
| 40 | Yadavalli | Yadavalli | Kandukur (61 km) |
Population of Kanigiri Mandal
The population profile of Kanigiri 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 Kanigiri's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 92,466 | 55,046 | 37,420 |
| Male Population | 47,355 | 28,469 | 18,886 |
| Female Population | 45,111 | 26,577 | 18,534 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,007 | 6,942 | 4,065 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,703 | 3,654 | 2,049 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,304 | 3,288 | 2,016 |
| Literate Population | 53,471 | 27,603 | 25,868 |
| Literate Male Population | 31,894 | 17,360 | 14,534 |
| Literate Female Population | 21,577 | 10,243 | 11,334 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,995 | 27,443 | 11,552 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,461 | 11,109 | 4,352 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,534 | 16,334 | 7,200 |
| Total Households | 21,421 | 12,514 | 8,907 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kanigiri 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 | 18,935 | 15,374 | 3,561 |
| SC Male Population | 9,660 | 7,946 | 1,714 |
| SC Female Population | 9,275 | 7,428 | 1,847 |
| Total ST Population | 2,697 | 1,266 | 1,431 |
| ST Male Population | 1,407 | 665 | 742 |
| ST Female Population | 1,290 | 601 | 689 |
| Population Density | 180 / km² | 115 / km² | 1,132 / km² |