Podili
Podili 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 Podili Block (CD) is 05120. The total area of Podili Mandal is 332 km², which includes 288.22 km² of rural area and 43.88 km² of urban area. Podili has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Podili Mandal
Podili Mandal has a total of 32 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 Podili Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akka Cheruvu | Akkacheruvu | Markapur (47 km) |
| 2 | Amudala Palle | Amudalapalli | Markapur (52 km) |
| 3 | Anna Varam | Annavaram | Ongole (46 km) |
| 4 | Chintagum Palle | Annavaram | Ongole (45 km) |
| 5 | Dasalla Palle | Kunchepalli | Ongole (63 km) |
| 6 | Dondleru | Kondayapalem | Markapur (28 km) |
| 7 | Egalapadu | Egalapadu | Markapur (60 km) |
| 8 | Jafala Puram | Kambhalapadu | Ongole (56 km) |
| 9 | Kambhalapadu | Kambhalapadu | Markapur (47 km) |
| 10 | Kesavabhotla Palem | Pamulapadu | Markapur (57 km) |
| 11 | Kondaya Palem | Kondayapalem | Markapur (27 km) |
| 12 | Kunchepalle | Kunchepalli | Ongole (60 km) |
| 13 | Lakshmi Puram | Talamalla | Ongole (42 km) |
| 14 | Madalavari Palem | Madalavaripalem | Markapur (37 km) |
| 15 | Mallavaram | Mallavaram | Markapur (44 km) |
| 16 | Muga Chinthala | Mugachintala | Markapur (28 km) |
| 17 | Nandi Palem | Nandipalem | Markapur (40 km) |
| 18 | Nimmavaram | Amudalapalli | Markapur (48 km) |
| 19 | Obulakka Palle | Obulakkapalli | Markapur (43 km) |
| 20 | Pamulapadu | Pamulapadu | Markapur (55 km) |
| 21 | Podili | Podili | Podili |
| 22 | Ramayana Kandrika | Madalavaripalem | Markapur (38 km) |
| 23 | Ramulaveedu | Amudalapalli | Markapur (53 km) |
| 24 | Salakanuthala | Kondayapalem | Markapur (28 km) |
| 25 | Sudanagunta | Sudanagunta | Markapur (48 km) |
| 26 | T Salluru | Yeluru | Ongole (36 km) |
| 27 | Teegadurthipadu | Amudalapalli | Ongole (46 km) |
| 28 | Thalamalla | Talamalla | Ongole (37 km) |
| 29 | Thummagunta | Thummagunta | Markapur (49 km) |
| 30 | Uppala Padu | Uppalapadu | Ongole (35 km) |
| 31 | Yeluru | Yeluru | Ongole (34 km) |
| 32 | Zuvvaleru | Juvvaleru | Markapur (45 km) |
Population of Podili Mandal
The population profile of Podili 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 Podili 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 | 67,017 | 35,872 | 31,145 |
| Male Population | 34,064 | 18,383 | 15,681 |
| Female Population | 32,953 | 17,489 | 15,464 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,266 | 4,917 | 3,349 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,334 | 2,581 | 1,753 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,932 | 2,336 | 1,596 |
| Literate Population | 34,461 | 14,454 | 20,007 |
| Literate Male Population | 20,278 | 9,085 | 11,193 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,183 | 5,369 | 8,814 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,556 | 21,418 | 11,138 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,786 | 9,298 | 4,488 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,770 | 12,120 | 6,650 |
| Total Households | 16,230 | 8,558 | 7,672 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Podili Mandal is around 67,017 people. This includes 34,064 males and 32,953 females. Rural population is about 35,872 (18,383 males and 17,489 females), while urban population is nearly 31,145 (15,681 males and 15,464 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,266 of the population, with 4,334 boys and 3,932 girls. Rural areas have 4,917 children, and urban areas have about 3,349 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 34,461 literate people in Podili Mandal, including 20,278 literate males and 14,183 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 14,454 individuals and urban literacy covers around 20,007 people.
- About 32,556 people in Podili Mandal are not literate, including 13,786 males and 18,770 females. Rural areas include 21,418 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,138 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,230 households, with 8,558 in villages and 7,672 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Podili 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 | 16,767 | 12,576 | 4,191 |
| SC Male Population | 8,494 | 6,430 | 2,064 |
| SC Female Population | 8,273 | 6,146 | 2,127 |
| Total ST Population | 2,026 | 556 | 1,470 |
| ST Male Population | 1,028 | 297 | 731 |
| ST Female Population | 998 | 259 | 739 |
| Population Density | 202 / km² | 125 / km² | 710 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Podili Mandal is approximately 16,767 people, including 8,494 males and 8,273 females. Around 12,576 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,191 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Podili Mandal is about 2,026 people, including 1,028 males and 998 females. Around 556 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,470 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 202 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 125 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 710 people per sq. km.