Zarugumalli Mandal - Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Zarugumalli is an administrative mandal in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Zarugumalli is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Tanguturu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.
The total area of the mandal is 138 km², including 137.84 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Zarugumalli Mandal
Zarugumalli Mandal has a total of 25 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chatukupadu | Rural | Chatukupadu |
| 2 | Chirrikura Padu | Rural | Chirrikurapadu |
| 3 | Davagudur | Rural | Davaguduru |
| 4 | Ilavaram Mamidala Vari Khandrika | Rural | Chatukupadu |
| 5 | J.G.Khandrika | Rural | Yedlurupadu |
| 6 | K.Bitragunta | Rural | K.Bitragunta |
| 7 | Kame Palle | Rural | Kamepalli |
| 8 | Kamepalle Agraharam | Rural | Kamepalli |
| 9 | N V V Khandrika | Rural | Nandanavanam |
| 10 | N.M.V. Khandrika | Rural | Narisingolu |
| 11 | Nandanavanam | Rural | Nandanavanam |
| 12 | Narasimhanayani Khandrika | Rural | N.N.Kandrika |
| 13 | Narasingolu | Rural | Narisingolu |
| 14 | P.G. Khandrika | Rural | Paletipadu |
| 15 | P.Mamidalavari Khandrika | Rural | Paletipadu |
| 16 | Paidi Padu | Rural | Reddypalem |
| 17 | Paleti Padu | Rural | Paletipadu |
| 18 | Paleti Padumacharlavari Khandrika | Rural | Paletipadu |
| 19 | Patcheva | Rural | Patchava |
| 20 | Ramachandrapuram | Rural | R.C.Puram |
| 21 | Thumadu | Rural | Thumadu |
| 22 | Vardhineni Palem | Rural | Vardhinenipalem |
| 23 | Vavileti Padu | Rural | Vaviletipadu |
| 24 | Yeduluru Padu | Rural | Yedlurupadu |
| 25 | Zarugumilli | Rural | Zarugumalli |
Population of Zarugumalli Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Zarugumalli Mandal has a total population of 42,866 people, consisting of 21,617 males and 21,249 females. There are 10,882 households in the mandal with an average population density of 311 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,866 | 42,866 | 0 |
| Male Population | 21,617 | 21,617 | 0 |
| Female Population | 21,249 | 21,249 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,882 | 10,882 | 0 |
| Population Density | 311 / km² | 311 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 23,838 literate people and 4,433 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,912 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,699 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,433 | 4,433 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 23,838 | 23,838 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,028 | 19,028 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,912 | 14,912 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,699 | 1,699 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.