Penugonda Mandal - West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Penugonda 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. Penugonda is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Velpuru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.
The total area of the mandal is 68 km², including 67.72 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 989 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Penugonda Mandal
Penugonda 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 | Cherukuwada | Rural | Penugonda |
| 2 | Chinamallam | Rural | Chinamallam |
| 3 | Deva | Rural | Deva |
| 4 | Ilaparru | Rural | Ilaparru |
| 5 | Kothalaparru | Rural | Kotalaparru |
| 6 | Mulaparru | Rural | Mulaparru |
| 7 | Munamarru | Rural | Somarajucheruvu |
| 8 | Nadipudi | Rural | Nadipudi |
| 9 | Ramannapalem | Rural | Ramannapalem |
| 10 | Sidhantham | Rural | Siddantham |
| 11 | Tamarada | Rural | Tamarada |
| 12 | Vadali | Rural | Vadali |
| 13 | Vasavi Penugonda | Rural | Penugonda |
| 14 | Venkatramapuram | Rural | Venkataramapuram |
Population of Penugonda Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Penugonda Mandal has a total population of 69,317 people, consisting of 34,837 males and 34,480 females. There are 19,124 households in the mandal with an average population density of 1,024 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69,317 | 69,317 | 0 |
| Male Population | 34,837 | 34,837 | 0 |
| Female Population | 34,480 | 34,480 | 0 |
| Total Households | 19,124 | 19,124 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,024 / km² | 1,024 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 48,763 literate people and 6,535 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,423 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 570 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) | 6,535 | 6,535 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 48,763 | 48,763 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,554 | 20,554 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,423 | 14,423 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 570 | 570 | 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.