Pendurthi
Pendurthi is a Town and Mandal in Visakhapatnam 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 Pendurthi Block (CD) is 04862. The total area of Pendurthi Mandal is 119 km², which includes 70.72 km² of rural area and 48.13 km² of urban area. Pendurthi has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pendurthi Mandal
Pendurthi Mandal has a total of 15 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 Pendurthi Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheemalapalle | N/A | Pendurthi |
| 2 | Chintagatla | Chintagatla | Visakhapatnam (30 km) |
| 3 | Gorapalle | Gavarapalem | Visakhapatnam (18 km) |
| 4 | Gurrampalem | Gurrampalem | Visakhapatnam (25 km) |
| 5 | Jerripothulapalem | Jerripothulapalem | Visakhapatnam (30 km) |
| 6 | Juthada | Valimeraka | Visakhapatnam (20 km) |
| 7 | Lakshmi Puram | Laxmipuram | Pendurthi |
| 8 | Mudapaka | Mudapaka | Visakhapatnam (23 km) |
| 9 | Peddagadi | Chinthala Agraharam | Visakhapatnam (23 km) |
| 10 | Pinagadi | Pinagadi | Visakhapatnam (25 km) |
| 11 | Rajayyapeta | Rajayyapeta | Visakhapatnam (25 km) |
| 12 | Rampuram | Rampuram | Visakhapatnam (22 km) |
| 13 | Saripalle | Jangalapalem | Visakhapatnam |
| 14 | Sowbhagya Rayapuram | Sowbhagya Rayapuram | Visakhapatnam (25 km) |
| 15 | Valimeraka | Valimeraka | Visakhapatnam (20 km) |
Population of Pendurthi Mandal
The population profile of Pendurthi 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 Pendurthi 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 | 1,46,650 | 32,380 | 1,14,270 |
| Male Population | 73,434 | 16,070 | 57,364 |
| Female Population | 73,216 | 16,310 | 56,906 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,853 | 3,413 | 10,440 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,103 | 1,759 | 5,344 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,750 | 1,654 | 5,096 |
| Literate Population | 1,05,069 | 19,655 | 85,414 |
| Literate Male Population | 56,935 | 11,121 | 45,814 |
| Literate Female Population | 48,134 | 8,534 | 39,600 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,581 | 12,725 | 28,856 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,499 | 4,949 | 11,550 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,082 | 7,776 | 17,306 |
| Total Households | 37,440 | 8,174 | 29,266 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pendurthi Mandal is around 1,46,650 people. This includes 73,434 males and 73,216 females. Rural population is about 32,380 (16,070 males and 16,310 females), while urban population is nearly 1,14,270 (57,364 males and 56,906 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,853 of the population, with 7,103 boys and 6,750 girls. Rural areas have 3,413 children, and urban areas have about 10,440 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,05,069 literate people in Pendurthi Mandal, including 56,935 literate males and 48,134 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 19,655 individuals and urban literacy covers around 85,414 people.
- About 41,581 people in Pendurthi Mandal are not literate, including 16,499 males and 25,082 females. Rural areas include 12,725 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 28,856 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 37,440 households, with 8,174 in villages and 29,266 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pendurthi 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 | 9,381 | 2,403 | 6,978 |
| SC Male Population | 4,673 | 1,182 | 3,491 |
| SC Female Population | 4,708 | 1,221 | 3,487 |
| Total ST Population | 1,684 | 232 | 1,452 |
| ST Male Population | 830 | 100 | 730 |
| ST Female Population | 854 | 132 | 722 |
| Population Density | 1,234 / km² | 458 / km² | 2,374 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pendurthi Mandal is approximately 9,381 people, including 4,673 males and 4,708 females. Around 2,403 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,978 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pendurthi Mandal is about 1,684 people, including 830 males and 854 females. Around 232 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,452 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,234 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 458 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,374 people per sq. km.