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, the sub-district code of Veligandla Block (CD) is 05135. The total area of Veligandla Mandal is 391 km². Veligandla has a sex ratio of approximately 923 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 35,951 people. Includes nearly 18,686 males and 17,265 females. Rural population is about 35,951 people.
- There are around 4,359 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,281 boys and 2,078 girls.
- Literate population is about 18,833 people. Non-literate population is around 17,118 people.
- There are nearly 8,231 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Veligandla 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Veligandla Mandal is approximately 11,063 people, including 5,742 males and 5,321 females. Around 11,063 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Veligandla Mandal is about 292 people, including 158 males and 134 females. Around 292 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 92 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 92 people per sq. km.