Veligandla
Veligandla 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 Veligandla Block (CD) is 05135. Total area of veligandla mandal is 391 km². Veligandla mandal has a population of 35,951 peoples. Veligandla mandal has a population density of 92.01 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,231 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 52.39% population of veligandla mandal is literate, out of which 63.28% males and 40.59% females are literate.
List of Villages in Veligandla Mandal
Veligandla Mandal has a total of 26 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 Veligandla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballavaram | Ballavaram | Kandukur (67 km) |
| 2 | Bonthagunta Palle | Hussanpuram | Kandukur (17 km) |
| 3 | Chodavaram | Chodavaram | Kandukur (75 km) |
| 4 | Gandla Seetharam Puram | Gannavaram | Kandukur (87 km) |
| 5 | Ganesuni Palle | P Rallapalli | Kandukur (87 km) |
| 6 | Ganna Varam | Gannavaram | Kandukur (76 km) |
| 7 | Gurugupadu | Veligandla | Kandukur (35 km) |
| 8 | Hussain Puram | Ballavaram | Kandukur (63 km) |
| 9 | Immadi Cheruvu | Immadicheruvu | Kandukur (78 km) |
| 10 | Jangam Narasaya Palle | Panduva | Kandukur (90 km) |
| 11 | K Kesavabotlavari Khandrika | Panduva | Kandukur (90 km) |
| 12 | Kankanam Padu | Veligandla | Kandukur (75 km) |
| 13 | Kankanam Padu Agraharam | Kankanampadu | Kandukur (78 km) |
| 14 | Kotala Palle | Kotalapalli | Kandukur (75 km) |
| 15 | Manamadugu | Hussanpuram | Kandukur (63 km) |
| 16 | Marapagunta | Marapaguntla | Kandukur (71 km) |
| 17 | Mogallur | Mogallur | Kandukur (65 km) |
| 18 | Nagireddy Palle | Nagireddypalli | Kandukur (73 km) |
| 19 | Panduva | Panduva | Kandukur (87 km) |
| 20 | Panduva Nagula Varam | Gudipatipalli | Kandukur (88 km) |
| 21 | Perugupalle | Hussanpuram | Kandukur (67 km) |
| 22 | Pulikuntla Ralla Palle | P Rallapalli | Kandukur (84 km) |
| 23 | Ramagopalapuram | Ramagopalapuram | Kandukur (73 km) |
| 24 | Ramalinga Puram | Ramalingapuram | Kandukur (74 km) |
| 25 | Vedulla Cheruvu | Vedullacheruvu | Kandukur (87 km) |
| 26 | Veligandla | Gokulam | Kandukur (71 km) |
Population of Veligandla Mandal
The population profile of Veligandla 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 Veligandla's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,951 | 35,951 | N/A |
| Male Population | 18,686 | 18,686 | N/A |
| Female Population | 17,265 | 17,265 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,359 | 4,359 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,281 | 2,281 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,078 | 2,078 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 18,833 | 18,833 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 11,825 | 11,825 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,008 | 7,008 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 17,118 | 17,118 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,861 | 6,861 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,257 | 10,257 | N/A |
| Total Households | 8,231 | 8,231 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Veligandla 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 | 11,063 | 11,063 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,742 | 5,742 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,321 | 5,321 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 292 | 292 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 158 | 158 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 134 | 134 | N/A |
| Population Density | 92 / km² | 92 / km² | N/A |