Palacoderu Mandal - West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Palacoderu is an administrative mandal in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Palacoderu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Vendra, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.
The total area of the mandal is 89 km², including 88.60 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1008 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palacoderu Mandal
Palacoderu Mandal has a total of 14 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garagaparru | Rural | Garagaparru |
| 2 | Gollalakoderu | Rural | Gollalakoderu |
| 3 | Goraganamudi | Rural | Goraganamudi |
| 4 | Kondepudi | Rural | Kondepudi |
| 5 | Korukollu | Rural | Korukollu |
| 6 | Kumudavalli | Rural | Kumudavalli |
| 7 | Mogallu | Rural | Mogallu |
| 8 | Mypa | Rural | Mypa |
| 9 | Palakoderu | Rural | Palakoderu |
| 10 | Pennada Agraharam | Rural | Pennada Agraharam |
| 11 | Srungavruksham | Rural | Srungavruksham |
| 12 | Vendra | Rural | Vendra |
| 13 | Vendra Agraharam | Rural | Vendra Agraharam |
| 14 | Vissakoderu | Rural | Vissakoderu |
Population of Palacoderu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Palacoderu Mandal has a total population of 66,119 people, consisting of 32,927 males and 33,192 females. There are 19,149 households in the mandal with an average population density of 746 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,119 | 66,119 | 0 |
| Male Population | 32,927 | 32,927 | 0 |
| Female Population | 33,192 | 33,192 | 0 |
| Total Households | 19,149 | 19,149 | 0 |
| Population Density | 746 / km² | 746 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 46,075 literate people and 6,247 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,208 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 606 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,247 | 6,247 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 46,075 | 46,075 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,044 | 20,044 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,208 | 11,208 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 606 | 606 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.