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, the sub-district code of Ponnaluru Block (CD) is 05143. The total area of Ponnaluru Mandal is 339 km². Ponnaluru has a sex ratio of approximately 969 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boganampadu | Boganampadu | Kandukur (27 km) |
| 2 | Chennipadu | Chennipadu | Kandukur (25 km) |
| 3 | Cherukuru | Cherukur | Kandukur (22 km) |
| 4 | Chouta Palem | Chowtapalem | Kandukur (25 km) |
| 5 | Ippagunta | Ippagunta | Kandukur (10 km) |
| 6 | Kotapadu | K Agraharam | Kandukur (36 km) |
| 7 | Lingam Gunta | Malepadu | Kandukur (16 km) |
| 8 | Malepadu | Malepadu | Kandukur (15 km) |
| 9 | Manginapadu | Chennipadu | Kandukur (23 km) |
| 10 | Mekapadu | Malepadu | Kandukur (37 km) |
| 11 | Muppalla | Muppalla | Kandukur (12 km) |
| 12 | Pachavabala Gopalapuram | Chennipadu | Kandukur (25 km) |
| 13 | Pedavenkanna Palem | P V Palem | Kandukur (16 km) |
| 14 | Ponnaluru | Nagireddypalem | Kandukur (12 km) |
| 15 | Ponnaluru Gudavari Khandrika | Pyreddipalem | Kandukur (13 km) |
| 16 | Rajolupadu | Rajolupadu | Kandukur (24 km) |
| 17 | Ravula Kollu | Ravulakollu | Kandukur (20 km) |
| 18 | Singara Botla Palem | S B Palem | Kandukur (10 km) |
| 19 | Uppala Dinne | Uppaladinne | Kandukur (18 km) |
| 20 | Vellaturikalidasuvarikhandrika | S B Palem | Kandukur (8 km) |
| 21 | Vellaturu | Vellatur | Kandukur (10 km) |
| 22 | Vempadu | 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 43,016 people. Includes nearly 21,844 males and 21,172 females. Rural population is about 43,016 people.
- There are around 4,888 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,537 boys and 2,351 girls.
- Literate population is about 21,702 people. Non-literate population is around 21,314 people.
- There are nearly 10,251 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ponnaluru 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ponnaluru Mandal is approximately 12,044 people, including 6,183 males and 5,861 females. Around 12,044 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ponnaluru Mandal is about 1,000 people, including 496 males and 504 females. Around 1,000 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 127 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 127 people per sq. km.