Parchur
Parchur 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 Parchur Block (CD) is 05108. The total area of Parchur Mandal is 223 km². Parchur has a sex ratio of approximately 1053 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Parchur Mandal
Parchur Mandal has a total of 14 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 Parchur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adusumalle | Adusumalli | Chilakaluripet (26 km) |
| 2 | Bodawadamandagunta | B Mandagunta | Chirala (21 km) |
| 3 | Chennubhotla Palem | Ch B Palem | Chirala (18 km) |
| 4 | Cherukuru | Cherukuru | Chirala (36 km) |
| 5 | Devara Palle | Devarapalli | Chirala (22 km) |
| 6 | Edubadu | Edubadu | Chilakaluripet (13 km) |
| 7 | Garnepudi | A B V Palem | Chilakaluripet (12 km) |
| 8 | Gollapudi | Gollapudi | Chilakaluripet (31 km) |
| 9 | Inagallu | China Nandipadu | Chilakaluripet (18 km) |
| 10 | Nuthalapadu | Chintaguntapalem | Chirala (23 km) |
| 11 | Parchur | East Peddivaripalem | Chirala (18 km) |
| 12 | Ramanayapalem | Bhushayapalem | Chirala (30 km) |
| 13 | Upputur | Nagulapalem | Chirala (18 km) |
| 14 | Veeranna Palem | Potukatla | Chirala (24 km) |
Population of Parchur Mandal
The population profile of Parchur 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 Parchur 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 | 54,668 | 54,668 | N/A |
| Male Population | 26,622 | 26,622 | N/A |
| Female Population | 28,046 | 28,046 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,833 | 4,833 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,406 | 2,406 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,427 | 2,427 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 33,741 | 33,741 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 18,580 | 18,580 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 15,161 | 15,161 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 20,927 | 20,927 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,042 | 8,042 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,885 | 12,885 | N/A |
| Total Households | 15,531 | 15,531 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 54,668 people. Includes nearly 26,622 males and 28,046 females. Rural population is about 54,668 people.
- There are around 4,833 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,406 boys and 2,427 girls.
- Literate population is about 33,741 people. Non-literate population is around 20,927 people.
- There are nearly 15,531 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Parchur 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 | 14,000 | 14,000 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,612 | 6,612 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,388 | 7,388 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 3,691 | 3,691 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,877 | 1,877 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,814 | 1,814 | N/A |
| Population Density | 246 / km² | 246 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Parchur Mandal is approximately 14,000 people, including 6,612 males and 7,388 females. Around 14,000 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Parchur Mandal is about 3,691 people, including 1,877 males and 1,814 females. Around 3,691 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 246 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 246 people per sq. km.