Ponnaluru

Ponnaluru 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 Ponnaluru Block (CD) is 05143. Total area of ponnaluru mandal is 339 km². Ponnaluru mandal has a population of 43,016 peoples. Ponnaluru mandal has a population density of 126.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,251 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 50.45% population of ponnaluru mandal is literate, out of which 59.25% males and 41.38% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ponnaluru Mandal

Ponnaluru Mandal has a total of 22 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 Ponnaluru Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Boganampadu Boganampadu Kandukur (27 km)
2Chennipadu Chennipadu Kandukur (25 km)
3Cherukuru Cherukur Kandukur (22 km)
4Chouta Palem Chowtapalem Kandukur (25 km)
5Ippagunta Ippagunta Kandukur (10 km)
6Kotapadu K Agraharam Kandukur (36 km)
7Lingam Gunta Malepadu Kandukur (16 km)
8Malepadu Malepadu Kandukur (15 km)
9Manginapadu Chennipadu Kandukur (23 km)
10Mekapadu Malepadu Kandukur (37 km)
11Muppalla Muppalla Kandukur (12 km)
12Pachavabala Gopalapuram Chennipadu Kandukur (25 km)
13Pedavenkanna Palem P V Palem Kandukur (16 km)
14Ponnaluru Nagireddypalem Kandukur (12 km)
15Ponnaluru Gudavari Khandrika Pyreddipalem Kandukur (13 km)
16Rajolupadu Rajolupadu Kandukur (24 km)
17Ravula Kollu Ravulakollu Kandukur (20 km)
18Singara Botla Palem S B Palem Kandukur (10 km)
19Uppala Dinne Uppaladinne Kandukur (18 km)
20Vellaturikalidasuvarikhandrika S B Palem Kandukur (8 km)
21Vellaturu Vellatur Kandukur (10 km)
22Vempadu Vempadu Kandukur (20 km)

Population of Ponnaluru Mandal

The population profile of Ponnaluru 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 Ponnaluru's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 43,016 43,016 N/A
Male Population 21,844 21,844 N/A
Female Population 21,172 21,172 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,888 4,888 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,537 2,537 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,351 2,351 N/A
Literate Population 21,702 21,702 N/A
Literate Male Population 12,942 12,942 N/A
Literate Female Population 8,760 8,760 N/A
Illiterate Population 21,314 21,314 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 8,902 8,902 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 12,412 12,412 N/A
Total Households 10,251 10,251 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ponnaluru 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 12,044 12,044 N/A
SC Male Population 6,183 6,183 N/A
SC Female Population 5,861 5,861 N/A
Total ST Population 1,000 1,000 N/A
ST Male Population 496 496 N/A
ST Female Population 504 504 N/A
Population Density 127 / km² 127 / km² N/A