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 information the sub-district code of Palasa Block (CD) is 04775. Total area of palasa mandal is 137 km² including 104.36 km² rural area and 32.75 km² urban area. Palasa mandal has a population of 97,551 peoples, out of which urban population is 57,507 while rural population is 40,044. Palasa has a sex ratio of approximately 1035 females for every 1,000 males. Palasa mandal has a population density of 711.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,307 houses in the sub-district, including 14,195 urban houses and 10,112 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.47% population of palasa mandal is literate, out of which 72.11% males and 55.12% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Palasa 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.