Palacole
Palacole is a Town and Mandal in West Godavari 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 Palacole Block (CD) is 04988. The total area of Palacole Mandal is 86 km², which includes 66.92 km² of rural area and 19.49 km² of urban area. Palacole has a sex ratio of approximately 1010 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palacole Mandal
Palacole Mandal has a total of 19 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 Palacole Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agarru | Agarru | Palacole (5 km) |
| 2 | Aratlakatla | Aratlakatta | Palacole (10 km) |
| 3 | Ballipadu | Ballipadu | Palacole (9 km) |
| 4 | Chandaparru | Chandaparru | Palacole (4 km) |
| 5 | Chintaparru | Chinthaparru | Palacole (4 km) |
| 6 | Dagguluru | Dagguluru | Palacole (6 km) |
| 7 | Digamarru | Digamarru | Palacole (5 km) |
| 8 | Gorintada | Gorintada | Palacole (6 km) |
| 9 | Kapavaram | Kapavaram | Palacole (10 km) |
| 10 | Lankalakoderu | Lankalakoderu | Palacole (5 km) |
| 11 | Palacole | Palacole | Palacole |
| 12 | Palamuru | Palamuru | Palacole (11 km) |
| 13 | Pedamamidipalle | Pedamamidipalli | Palacole (7 km) |
| 14 | Poolapalle | Baggeswaram | Palacole |
| 15 | Sivadevunichikkala | Sivadevunichikkala | Palacole (9 km) |
| 16 | Tillapudi | Tillapudi | Palacole (9 km) |
| 17 | Ullamparru | Ullamparru | Palacole |
| 18 | Varidhanam | Varidhanam | Palacole (3 km) |
| 19 | Velivela | Velivela | Palacole (9 km) |
Population of Palacole Mandal
The population profile of Palacole 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 Palacole 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 | 1,29,717 | 48,518 | 81,199 |
| Male Population | 64,535 | 24,432 | 40,103 |
| Female Population | 65,182 | 24,086 | 41,096 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,044 | 4,726 | 7,318 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,172 | 2,429 | 3,743 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,872 | 2,297 | 3,575 |
| Literate Population | 97,653 | 34,556 | 63,097 |
| Literate Male Population | 50,723 | 18,326 | 32,397 |
| Literate Female Population | 46,930 | 16,230 | 30,700 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,064 | 13,962 | 18,102 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,812 | 6,106 | 7,706 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,252 | 7,856 | 10,396 |
| Total Households | 36,377 | 14,281 | 22,096 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Palacole Mandal is around 1,29,717 people. This includes 64,535 males and 65,182 females. Rural population is about 48,518 (24,432 males and 24,086 females), while urban population is nearly 81,199 (40,103 males and 41,096 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,044 of the population, with 6,172 boys and 5,872 girls. Rural areas have 4,726 children, and urban areas have about 7,318 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 97,653 literate people in Palacole Mandal, including 50,723 literate males and 46,930 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 34,556 individuals and urban literacy covers around 63,097 people.
- About 32,064 people in Palacole Mandal are not literate, including 13,812 males and 18,252 females. Rural areas include 13,962 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 18,102 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 36,377 households, with 14,281 in villages and 22,096 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palacole 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 | 27,110 | 13,899 | 13,211 |
| SC Male Population | 13,455 | 6,983 | 6,472 |
| SC Female Population | 13,655 | 6,916 | 6,739 |
| Total ST Population | 1,218 | 385 | 833 |
| ST Male Population | 617 | 206 | 411 |
| ST Female Population | 601 | 179 | 422 |
| Population Density | 1,501 / km² | 725 / km² | 4,166 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palacole Mandal is approximately 27,110 people, including 13,455 males and 13,655 females. Around 13,899 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,211 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palacole Mandal is about 1,218 people, including 617 males and 601 females. Around 385 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 833 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,501 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 725 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,166 people per sq. km.