Pentapadu
Pentapadu 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 information the sub-district code of Pentapadu Block (CD) is 04969. Total area of pentapadu mandal is 118 km². Pentapadu mandal has a population of 70,458 peoples. Pentapadu mandal has a population density of 599.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,612 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 66.66% population of pentapadu mandal is literate, out of which 69.11% males and 64.20% females are literate.
List of Villages in Pentapadu Mandal
Pentapadu Mandal has a total of 22 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 Pentapadu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akuteegapadu | Akuteegapadu | Tadepallegudem (6 km) |
| 2 | Alampuram | Alampuram | Tadepallegudem (6 km) |
| 3 | B Kondepadu | B Kondepadu | Tanuku (10 km) |
| 4 | Bodapadu | Bodapadu | Tadepallegudem (8 km) |
| 5 | Chintapalle | Chintapalli | Tanuku (13 km) |
| 6 | Darsiparru | Darsiparru | Tadepallegudem (3 km) |
| 7 | Devaracheruvukhandrika | Kaspa Pentapadu | Tadepallegudem (5 km) |
| 8 | Jatlapalem | Jatlapalem | Tadepallegudem (5 km) |
| 9 | Kaspapentapadu | Kaspa Pentapadu | Tadepallegudem (5 km) |
| 10 | Korumilli | Korumilli | Tanuku (13 km) |
| 11 | Meena Valluru | Meenavalluru | Tanuku (12 km) |
| 12 | Mudunuru | Mudunuru | Tadepallegudem (6 km) |
| 13 | Narasimha Apparaopuram | West Vipparru | Tadepallegudem (8 km) |
| 14 | Padamara Vipparru | West Vipparru | Tadepallegudem (11 km) |
| 15 | Parimella | Parimella | Tadepallegudem (8 km) |
| 16 | Pentapadu | Pentapadu | Tadepallegudem (2 km) |
| 17 | Prathipadu | Prathipadu | Tadepallegudem (5 km) |
| 18 | Racharla | Racherla | Tadepallegudem (8 km) |
| 19 | Ravipadu | Ravipadu | Tanuku (15 km) |
| 20 | Umamaheswaram | Umamaheswaram | Tadepallegudem (5 km) |
| 21 | Vallurupalle | Vallurupalli | Tadepallegudem (5 km) |
| 22 | Yanalapalle | Yanalapalli | Tadepallegudem (7 km) |
Population of Pentapadu Mandal
The population profile of Pentapadu 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 Pentapadu's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,458 | 70,458 | N/A |
| Male Population | 35,349 | 35,349 | N/A |
| Female Population | 35,109 | 35,109 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,834 | 6,834 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,456 | 3,456 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,378 | 3,378 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 46,968 | 46,968 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 24,428 | 24,428 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 22,540 | 22,540 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 23,490 | 23,490 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,921 | 10,921 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,569 | 12,569 | N/A |
| Total Households | 20,612 | 20,612 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Pentapadu 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 14,665 | 14,665 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,331 | 7,331 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,334 | 7,334 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 381 | 381 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 188 | 188 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 193 | 193 | N/A |
| Population Density | 599 / km² | 599 / km² | N/A |