Palakonda
Palakonda is a Town and Mandal in Srikakulam 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 Palakonda Block (CD) is 04784. The total area of Palakonda Mandal is 102 km², which includes 95.66 km² of rural area and 6.15 km² of urban area. Palakonda has a sex ratio of approximately 1033 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palakonda Mandal
Palakonda Mandal has a total of 45 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 Palakonda Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ampili | Ampili | Amadalavalasa (31 km) |
| 2 | Annavaram | Annavaram | Amadalavalasa (29 km) |
| 3 | Aradala | Aradala | Amadalavalasa (30 km) |
| 4 | Attali | Attali | Amadalavalasa (33 km) |
| 5 | Avalangi | Avalangi | Amadalavalasa (40 km) |
| 6 | Bejji | Bejji | Amadalavalasa (35 km) |
| 7 | Bhasuru | Basuru | Amadalavalasa (33 km) |
| 8 | Bukkuru | Bukkuru | Amadalavalasa (34 km) |
| 9 | Chinakotipalle | Peddakotipalli | Amadalavalasa (36 km) |
| 10 | Chinamangala Puram | Chinnamangalapuram | Amadalavalasa (31 km) |
| 11 | Chintada | Chintada | Amadalavalasa (37 km) |
| 12 | Dolamada | Dolamada | Amadalavalasa (44 km) |
| 13 | Duggi | Duggi | Amadalavalasa (35 km) |
| 14 | Garugubilli | Lumburu | Amadalavalasa (29 km) |
| 15 | Gopalapuram | Gopalapuram | Amadalavalasa (29 km) |
| 16 | Gopalavenkata Puram | Dolamada | Amadalavalasa (41 km) |
| 17 | Gottamangala Puram | Gottamangalapuram | Amadalavalasa (30 km) |
| 18 | Gudivada | Peddakotipalli | Amadalavalasa (31 km) |
| 19 | Jamparakota | Jamparakota | Amadalavalasa (47 km) |
| 20 | Kondapuram | Kondapuram | Amadalavalasa (30 km) |
| 21 | Loveedulakshmi Puram | Lovidilaxmipuram | Amadalavalasa (38 km) |
| 22 | Lumburu | Lumburu | Amadalavalasa (29 km) |
| 23 | Malliveedu | M Singupuram | Amadalavalasa (45 km) |
| 24 | Nakkapetaparapuram | Duggi | Amadalavalasa (36 km) |
| 25 | Nandivada Kurmarajapuram | N/A | Amadalavalasa (29 km) |
| 26 | Navagam | Navagam | Amadalavalasa (39 km) |
| 27 | Padmapuram | Vatapagu | Amadalavalasa (36 km) |
| 28 | Palakonda | N/A | Palakonda |
| 29 | Panukuvalasa | Panukuvalasa | Amadalavalasa (35 km) |
| 30 | Parasurampuram | Singannavalasa | Amadalavalasa (29 km) |
| 31 | Pedakotipalle | Peddakotipalli | Amadalavalasa (35 km) |
| 32 | Pendyalaramabhadrarajupeta | Velagavada | Amadalavalasa (31 km) |
| 33 | Potli | Potli | Amadalavalasa (41 km) |
| 34 | Singannavalasa | Singannavalasa | Amadalavalasa (29 km) |
| 35 | Singupuram | M Singupuram | Amadalavalasa (44 km) |
| 36 | Sirikonda | Velagavada | Amadalavalasa (31 km) |
| 37 | T D Parapuram | Bejji | Amadalavalasa (33 km) |
| 38 | T K Rajapuram | T K Rajapuram | Amadalavalasa (33 km) |
| 39 | Tampatapalle | Tampatapalli | Amadalavalasa (30 km) |
| 40 | Tumarada | Tumarada | Amadalavalasa (30 km) |
| 41 | Vadama | N/A | Amadalavalasa (29 km) |
| 42 | Vatapagu | Vatapagu | Amadalavalasa (30 km) |
| 43 | Velagavada | Velagavada | Amadalavalasa (37 km) |
| 44 | Voni | Voni | Amadalavalasa (30 km) |
| 45 | Yerakarayapuram | Yarakarayapuram | Amadalavalasa (32 km) |
Population of Palakonda Mandal
The population profile of Palakonda 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 Palakonda 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 | 74,972 | 54,212 | 20,760 |
| Male Population | 36,871 | 26,802 | 10,069 |
| Female Population | 38,101 | 27,410 | 10,691 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,301 | 5,276 | 2,025 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,758 | 2,684 | 1,074 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,543 | 2,592 | 951 |
| Literate Population | 43,989 | 30,388 | 13,601 |
| Literate Male Population | 24,414 | 17,224 | 7,190 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,575 | 13,164 | 6,411 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,983 | 23,824 | 7,159 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,457 | 9,578 | 2,879 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,526 | 14,246 | 4,280 |
| Total Households | 19,252 | 14,057 | 5,195 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Palakonda Mandal is around 74,972 people. This includes 36,871 males and 38,101 females. Rural population is about 54,212 (26,802 males and 27,410 females), while urban population is nearly 20,760 (10,069 males and 10,691 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,301 of the population, with 3,758 boys and 3,543 girls. Rural areas have 5,276 children, and urban areas have about 2,025 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 43,989 literate people in Palakonda Mandal, including 24,414 literate males and 19,575 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 30,388 individuals and urban literacy covers around 13,601 people.
- About 30,983 people in Palakonda Mandal are not literate, including 12,457 males and 18,526 females. Rural areas include 23,824 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,159 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,252 households, with 14,057 in villages and 5,195 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palakonda 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 | 11,413 | 9,140 | 2,273 |
| SC Male Population | 5,595 | 4,552 | 1,043 |
| SC Female Population | 5,818 | 4,588 | 1,230 |
| Total ST Population | 3,616 | 3,229 | 387 |
| ST Male Population | 1,742 | 1,551 | 191 |
| ST Female Population | 1,874 | 1,678 | 196 |
| Population Density | 736 / km² | 567 / km² | 3,376 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palakonda Mandal is approximately 11,413 people, including 5,595 males and 5,818 females. Around 9,140 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,273 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palakonda Mandal is about 3,616 people, including 1,742 males and 1,874 females. Around 3,229 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 387 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 736 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 567 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,376 people per sq. km.