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, the sub-district code of Kanigiri Block (CD) is 05136. The total area of Kanigiri Mandal is 514 km², which includes 480.75 km² of rural area and 33.06 km² of urban area. Kanigiri has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kanigiri Mandal is around 92,466 people. This includes 47,355 males and 45,111 females. Rural population is about 55,046 (28,469 males and 26,577 females), while urban population is nearly 37,420 (18,886 males and 18,534 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,007 of the population, with 5,703 boys and 5,304 girls. Rural areas have 6,942 children, and urban areas have about 4,065 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 53,471 literate people in Kanigiri Mandal, including 31,894 literate males and 21,577 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,603 individuals and urban literacy covers around 25,868 people.
- About 38,995 people in Kanigiri Mandal are not literate, including 15,461 males and 23,534 females. Rural areas include 27,443 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,552 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 21,421 households, with 12,514 in villages and 8,907 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kanigiri 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kanigiri Mandal is approximately 18,935 people, including 9,660 males and 9,275 females. Around 15,374 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,561 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kanigiri Mandal is about 2,697 people, including 1,407 males and 1,290 females. Around 1,266 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,431 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 180 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 115 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,132 people per sq. km.