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 information the sub-district code of Ponduru Block (CD) is 04803. Total area of ponduru mandal is 111 km² including 99.43 km² rural area and 11.07 km² urban area. Ponduru mandal has a population of 73,890 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,640 while rural population is 61,250. Ponduru has a sex ratio of approximately 986 females for every 1,000 males. Ponduru mandal has a population density of 668.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,242 houses in the sub-district, including 3,289 urban houses and 15,953 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 54.20% population of ponduru mandal is literate, out of which 63.85% males and 44.43% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Ponduru 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.