Palacole Mandal - West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Palacole 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. Palacole is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Lankalakoderu, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.
The total area of the mandal is 86 km², including 66.92 km² rural area and 19.49 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1010 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palacole Mandal
Palacole Mandal has a total of 19 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 | Agarru | Rural | Agarthipalem |
| 2 | Aratlakatla | Rural | Aratlakatta |
| 3 | Ballipadu | Rural | Ballipadu |
| 4 | Chandaparru | Rural | Chandaparru |
| 5 | Chintaparru | Rural | Chinthaparru |
| 6 | Dagguluru | Rural | Gavarapeta |
| 7 | Digamarru | Rural | Kothapeta |
| 8 | Gorintada | Rural | Sagamcheruvu |
| 9 | Kapavaram | Rural | Valamarru |
| 10 | Lankalakoderu | Rural | Venkatapuram |
| 11 | Palacole (R) (Og) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Palamuru | Rural | Palamuru |
| 13 | Pedamamidipalle | Rural | Pedamamidipalli |
| 14 | Poolapalle (Og) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Sivadevunichikkala | Rural | Sivadevunichikkala |
| 16 | Tillapudi | Rural | Tillapudi |
| 17 | Ullamparru (Og) | Rural | Vadlavanipalem |
| 18 | Varidhanam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Velivela | Rural | Velivela |
Population of Palacole Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Palacole Mandal has a total population of 1,29,717 people, consisting of 64,535 males and 65,182 females. There are 36,377 households in the mandal with an average population density of 1,501 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 36,377 | 14,281 | 22,096 |
| Population Density | 1,501 / km² | 725 / km² | 4,166 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 97,653 literate people and 12,044 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 27,110 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,218 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) | 12,044 | 4,726 | 7,318 |
| Literate Population | 97,653 | 34,556 | 63,097 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,064 | 13,962 | 18,102 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 27,110 | 13,899 | 13,211 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,218 | 385 | 833 |
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.