Podalakur
Podalakur is a Town and Mandal in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore 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 Podalakur Block (CD) is 05176. The total area of Podalakur Mandal is 434 km². Podalakur has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Podalakur Mandal
Podalakur Mandal has a total of 36 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 Podalakur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Althurthi | Althurthi | Nellore (41 km) |
| 2 | Ankupalle | R Y Palem | Nellore (42 km) |
| 3 | Ayyagaripalem | Ayyagaripalem | Nellore (35 km) |
| 4 | Bathulapalle | Bathulapalli | Nellore (45 km) |
| 5 | Bathulapallepadu | Thatiparthi | Nellore (26 km) |
| 6 | Bhogasamudram | Bathulapalli | Nellore (50 km) |
| 7 | Biradavolu | Biradavolu | Gudur (28 km) |
| 8 | Chatagotla | Chatagotla | Nellore (26 km) |
| 9 | Degapudi | Degapudi | Nellore (37 km) |
| 10 | Degapudi Rajupalem | Degapudi | Nellore (39 km) |
| 11 | Duggunta | Duggunta | Nellore (39 km) |
| 12 | Duggunta Rajupalem | Duggunta | Nellore (41 km) |
| 13 | Guravayapalem | Mogalluru | Nellore (40 km) |
| 14 | Inukurthy | Inukurthi | Nellore (34 km) |
| 15 | Kanuparthi | Kanuparthi | Nellore (38 km) |
| 16 | Mahammadapuram | Mahamadapuram | Nellore (38 km) |
| 17 | Marripalle Gopasamudram | Marripalli | Nellore (32 km) |
| 18 | Marupuru | Marupur | Nellore (22 km) |
| 19 | Mogallur | Mogalluru | Nellore (38 km) |
| 20 | Nallapalem | Thatiparthi | Nellore (48 km) |
| 21 | Nandivaya | Nandivaya | Nellore (37 km) |
| 22 | Navooru | Chennareddypalli | Nellore (48 km) |
| 23 | Nedurupalle | Nedurupalli | Nellore (40 km) |
| 24 | Parlapalle | Parlapalli | Gudur (31 km) |
| 25 | Podalakur | Podalakur | Nellore (30 km) |
| 26 | Prabagiripatnam | Ammavaripalem | Nellore (40 km) |
| 27 | Pulikollu | Pulikallu | Nellore (47 km) |
| 28 | Ravalla Yeruguntapalem | R Y Palem | Nellore (40 km) |
| 29 | Surayapalem | Surayapalem | Nellore (35 km) |
| 30 | Thatiparthi | Thatiparthi | Nellore (40 km) |
| 31 | Thoderu | Thoderu | Nellore (24 km) |
| 32 | Uchapalle | Vavinta Parthi | Nellore (45 km) |
| 33 | Utla Palem | Duggunta | Nellore (41 km) |
| 34 | Vavintaparthi | Vavinta Parthi | Nellore (44 km) |
| 35 | Veligantipalem | Velikantipalem | Nellore (45 km) |
| 36 | Viroor | Viruvuru | Nellore (33 km) |
Population of Podalakur Mandal
The population profile of Podalakur 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 Podalakur 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 | 68,148 | 68,148 | N/A |
| Male Population | 34,215 | 34,215 | N/A |
| Female Population | 33,933 | 33,933 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,039 | 7,039 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,641 | 3,641 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,398 | 3,398 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 40,486 | 40,486 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 22,382 | 22,382 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 18,104 | 18,104 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 27,662 | 27,662 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,833 | 11,833 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,829 | 15,829 | N/A |
| Total Households | 18,089 | 18,089 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 68,148 people. Includes nearly 34,215 males and 33,933 females. Rural population is about 68,148 people.
- There are around 7,039 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,641 boys and 3,398 girls.
- Literate population is about 40,486 people. Non-literate population is around 27,662 people.
- There are nearly 18,089 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Podalakur 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 | 13,651 | 13,651 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,911 | 6,911 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,740 | 6,740 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 7,679 | 7,679 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,915 | 3,915 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,764 | 3,764 | N/A |
| Population Density | 157 / km² | 157 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Podalakur Mandal is approximately 13,651 people, including 6,911 males and 6,740 females. Around 13,651 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Podalakur Mandal is about 7,679 people, including 3,915 males and 3,764 females. Around 7,679 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 157 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 157 people per sq. km.