Ponduru
Ponduru 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 Ponduru Block (CD) is 04803. The total area of Ponduru Mandal is 111 km², which includes 99.43 km² of rural area and 11.07 km² of urban area. Ponduru has a sex ratio of approximately 986 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ponduru Mandal
Ponduru Mandal has a total of 38 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 Ponduru Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamajipeta | Penubarthi | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 2 | Atchipolavalasa | Atchipolavalasa | Srikakulam (12 km) |
| 3 | Banam | Banam | Srikakulam (23 km) |
| 4 | Bhagavandasupeta | Nandivada | Srikakulam (9 km) |
| 5 | Boddepalle | Bodeepalli | Srikakulam (11 km) |
| 6 | Buridikancharam | Buridikancharam | Srikakulam (16 km) |
| 7 | Dallavalasa | Dallavalasa | Srikakulam (10 km) |
| 8 | Dallipeta Donka Palle | Dallipeta | Srikakulam (21 km) |
| 9 | Dharmapuram | Dharmapuram | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 10 | Gandredu | Thadivalasa | Srikakulam (17 km) |
| 11 | Gokarnapalle | Gokarnapalli | Rajam (25 km) |
| 12 | Gorinta | Gorinta | Srikakulam (28 km) |
| 13 | Kalyanipeta | Nandivada | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 14 | Kanimetta | Kanimetta | Srikakulam (6 km) |
| 15 | Kesavadasupuram | Kesavadasupuram | Srikakulam (7 km) |
| 16 | Kinthali | Kinthali | Srikakulam (7 km) |
| 17 | Kollipeta | Laidam | Rajam (16 km) |
| 18 | Konchada | Konchada | Rajam (19 km) |
| 19 | Kotipalle | Kotipalli | Srikakulam (15 km) |
| 20 | Krishnapuram | Krishnapuram | Srikakulam (20 km) |
| 21 | Laidam | Laidam | Rajam (21 km) |
| 22 | Lolugu | Lolugu | Srikakulam (15 km) |
| 23 | Malakam | Malakam | Srikakulam (27 km) |
| 24 | Modallavalasa | Modalavalasa | Srikakulam (18 km) |
| 25 | Nandivada | Nandivada | Srikakulam (17 km) |
| 26 | Narasapuram | Nandivada | Srikakulam (10 km) |
| 27 | Penubarthi | Penubarthi | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 28 | Pillalavalasa | Pillalavalasa | Srikakulam (13 km) |
| 29 | Ponduru | Ponduru | Ponduru |
| 30 | Pullajipeta | Dallipeta | Srikakulam (16 km) |
| 31 | Ramadasupuram | Kanimetta | Srikakulam (7 km) |
| 32 | Rapaka | Rapaka | Srikakulam (16 km) |
| 33 | Singuru | Atchipolavalasa | Srikakulam (11 km) |
| 34 | Tadivalasa | Thadivalasa | Srikakulam (17 km) |
| 35 | Thandyam | Thandyam | Srikakulam (26 km) |
| 36 | Thanem | Banam | Srikakulam (21 km) |
| 37 | Tholapi | Tholapi | Srikakulam (8 km) |
| 38 | Venkatarayuni Gudem | V R Gudem | Srikakulam (25 km) |
Population of Ponduru Mandal
The population profile of Ponduru 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 Ponduru 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 | 73,890 | 61,250 | 12,640 |
| Male Population | 37,197 | 31,086 | 6,111 |
| Female Population | 36,693 | 30,164 | 6,529 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,893 | 6,618 | 1,275 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,034 | 3,359 | 675 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,859 | 3,259 | 600 |
| Literate Population | 40,052 | 31,751 | 8,301 |
| Literate Male Population | 23,751 | 19,319 | 4,432 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,301 | 12,432 | 3,869 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,838 | 29,499 | 4,339 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,446 | 11,767 | 1,679 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,392 | 17,732 | 2,660 |
| Total Households | 19,242 | 15,953 | 3,289 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ponduru Mandal is around 73,890 people. This includes 37,197 males and 36,693 females. Rural population is about 61,250 (31,086 males and 30,164 females), while urban population is nearly 12,640 (6,111 males and 6,529 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,893 of the population, with 4,034 boys and 3,859 girls. Rural areas have 6,618 children, and urban areas have about 1,275 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 40,052 literate people in Ponduru Mandal, including 23,751 literate males and 16,301 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,751 individuals and urban literacy covers around 8,301 people.
- About 33,838 people in Ponduru Mandal are not literate, including 13,446 males and 20,392 females. Rural areas include 29,499 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,339 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,242 households, with 15,953 in villages and 3,289 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ponduru 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 | 6,515 | 5,427 | 1,088 |
| SC Male Population | 3,207 | 2,735 | 472 |
| SC Female Population | 3,308 | 2,692 | 616 |
| Total ST Population | 323 | 132 | 191 |
| ST Male Population | 163 | 67 | 96 |
| ST Female Population | 160 | 65 | 95 |
| Population Density | 669 / km² | 616 / km² | 1,142 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ponduru Mandal is approximately 6,515 people, including 3,207 males and 3,308 females. Around 5,427 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,088 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ponduru Mandal is about 323 people, including 163 males and 160 females. Around 132 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 191 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 669 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 616 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,142 people per sq. km.