Palasa
Palasa 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 Palasa Block (CD) is 04775. The total area of Palasa Mandal is 137 km², which includes 104.36 km² of rural area and 32.75 km² of urban area. Palasa has a sex ratio of approximately 1035 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palasa Mandal
Palasa Mandal has a total of 54 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 Palasa Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allukhola | Allukola | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 2 | Amalakudia | Amalakhudia | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 3 | Bantukotturu | Bantukotturu | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 4 | Boddapadu | Boddapadu | Palasa Kasibugga (9 km) |
| 5 | Brahmanatarla | Brahmanatharla | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 6 | Chinanchala | Chinanchala | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 7 | Edurapalle | Kedaripuram | Palasa Kasibugga (4 km) |
| 8 | Ganguvada | Kedaripuram | Palasa Kasibugga (4 km) |
| 9 | Garudakhandi | Garudugandi | Palasa Kasibugga (7 km) |
| 10 | Godavaripuram | Chinanchala | Palasa Kasibugga (6 km) |
| 11 | Gopalapuram | Garudugandi | Palasa Kasibugga (6 km) |
| 12 | Gopivallabhapuram | Tekkalipatnam | Palasa Kasibugga (13 km) |
| 13 | Govindapuram | Allukola | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 14 | Gurudasupuram | Grudasupuram | Palasa Kasibugga (12 km) |
| 15 | Jagannadhapuram | Pedanchala | Palasa Kasibugga (6 km) |
| 16 | Kaijola | Tharlakota | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 17 | Kambrigam | Kedaripuram | Palasa Kasibugga (3 km) |
| 18 | Kantragada | Rentikota | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 19 | Kedaripuram | Kedaripuram | Palasa Kasibugga (3 km) |
| 20 | Kesipuram | Bantukotturu | Palasa Kasibugga (13 km) |
| 21 | Kistupuram | Laxmipuram | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 22 | Koita | Rentikota | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 23 | Kothajagadevapuram | Amalakhudia | Palasa Kasibugga (12 km) |
| 24 | Laxmipuram | Laxmipuram | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 25 | Loddabhadra | Loddabadhra | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 26 | Lothuru | Lotturu | Palasa Kasibugga (13 km) |
| 27 | Mahadevipuram | Loddabadhra | Palasa Kasibugga (7 km) |
| 28 | Mamidimettu | Mamidimettu | Palasa Kasibugga (14 km) |
| 29 | Maradarajapuram | Pedanchala | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 30 | Modugulaputti | Tekkalipatnam | Palasa Kasibugga (11 km) |
| 31 | Neelavathi | Neelavathi | Palasa Kasibugga (15 km) |
| 32 | Neelibhadra | Bantukotturu | Palasa Kasibugga (14 km) |
| 33 | Pandasasanam | Brahmanatharla | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 34 | Pathajagadevapuram | Garudugandi | Palasa Kasibugga (7 km) |
| 35 | Pedanchala | Pedanchala | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 36 | Peddanarayanapuram | Bantukotturu | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 37 | Potriya | Loddabadhra | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 38 | Purnabhadra | Amalakhudia | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 39 | Raghunadhapuram | Loddabadhra | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 40 | Rajagopalapuram | Chinanchala | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 41 | Ramakrishna Puram | Pedanchala | Palasa Kasibugga (10 km) |
| 42 | Ramakrishnapuram | Grudasupuram | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 43 | Rangoi | Mamidimettu | Palasa Kasibugga (16 km) |
| 44 | Rentikota | Rentikota | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 45 | Sariyapalle | Garudugandi | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
| 46 | Sasanam | Loddabadhra | Palasa Kasibugga (1 km) |
| 47 | Sogodiya | Kedaripuram | Palasa Kasibugga (3 km) |
| 48 | Sunnada | Loddabadhra | Palasa Kasibugga (3 km) |
| 49 | Sunnadevi | Grudasupuram | Palasa Kasibugga (12 km) |
| 50 | Tarlakota | Tharlakota | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 51 | Tekkalipatnam | Tekkalipatnam | Palasa Kasibugga (12 km) |
| 52 | Totavooru | Tekkalipatnam | Palasa Kasibugga (13 km) |
| 53 | Veera Ramachan Drapuram | Chinanchala | Palasa Kasibugga (5 km) |
| 54 | Veerabhadrapuram | Amalakhudia | Palasa Kasibugga (8 km) |
Population of Palasa Mandal
The population profile of Palasa 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 Palasa 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 | 97,551 | 40,044 | 57,507 |
| Male Population | 47,915 | 19,784 | 28,131 |
| Female Population | 49,636 | 20,260 | 29,376 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,457 | 3,848 | 5,609 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,806 | 1,919 | 2,887 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,651 | 1,929 | 2,722 |
| Literate Population | 61,913 | 22,637 | 39,276 |
| Literate Male Population | 34,552 | 13,173 | 21,379 |
| Literate Female Population | 27,361 | 9,464 | 17,897 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,638 | 17,407 | 18,231 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,363 | 6,611 | 6,752 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,275 | 10,796 | 11,479 |
| Total Households | 24,307 | 10,112 | 14,195 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Palasa Mandal is around 97,551 people. This includes 47,915 males and 49,636 females. Rural population is about 40,044 (19,784 males and 20,260 females), while urban population is nearly 57,507 (28,131 males and 29,376 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,457 of the population, with 4,806 boys and 4,651 girls. Rural areas have 3,848 children, and urban areas have about 5,609 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 61,913 literate people in Palasa Mandal, including 34,552 literate males and 27,361 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 22,637 individuals and urban literacy covers around 39,276 people.
- About 35,638 people in Palasa Mandal are not literate, including 13,363 males and 22,275 females. Rural areas include 17,407 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 18,231 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 24,307 households, with 10,112 in villages and 14,195 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palasa 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 | 8,205 | 2,295 | 5,910 |
| SC Male Population | 3,945 | 1,180 | 2,765 |
| SC Female Population | 4,260 | 1,115 | 3,145 |
| Total ST Population | 3,831 | 2,956 | 875 |
| ST Male Population | 1,948 | 1,526 | 422 |
| ST Female Population | 1,883 | 1,430 | 453 |
| Population Density | 712 / km² | 384 / km² | 1,756 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palasa Mandal is approximately 8,205 people, including 3,945 males and 4,260 females. Around 2,295 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,910 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palasa Mandal is about 3,831 people, including 1,948 males and 1,883 females. Around 2,956 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 875 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 712 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 384 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,756 people per sq. km.