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 information the sub-district code of Palakonda Block (CD) is 04784. Total area of palakonda mandal is 102 km² including 95.66 km² rural area and 6.15 km² urban area. Palakonda mandal has a population of 74,972 peoples, out of which urban population is 20,760 while rural population is 54,212. Palakonda has a sex ratio of approximately 1033 females for every 1,000 males. Palakonda mandal has a population density of 736.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,252 houses in the sub-district, including 5,195 urban houses and 14,057 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 58.67% population of palakonda mandal is literate, out of which 66.21% males and 51.38% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Palakonda 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.