Poduru Mandal - West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Poduru 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. Poduru is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Chinta Parru Ha, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.
The total area of the mandal is 92 km², including 91.69 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Poduru Mandal
Poduru 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 | Gummaluru | Rural | Gummuluru |
| 2 | Jagannadhapuram | Rural | Jagannathapuram |
| 3 | Jinnuru | Rural | Jinnuru |
| 4 | Kavitam | Rural | Kavitam |
| 5 | Kommuchikkala | Rural | K.Chikkala |
| 6 | Mettaparru | Rural | Mattaparru |
| 7 | Miniminchilipadu | Rural | Miniminchilipadu |
| 8 | Pandithavilluru | Rural | Thurpupalem |
| 9 | Pemmarajupolavaram | Rural | P.Polavaram |
| 10 | Penumadam | Rural | Penumadham |
| 11 | Poduru | Rural | Poduru |
| 12 | Ravipadu | Rural | Ravipadu |
| 13 | Vaddiparru | Rural | Vaddiparru |
| 14 | Vedangi | Rural | Vedangi |
Population of Poduru Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Poduru Mandal has a total population of 65,706 people, consisting of 33,128 males and 32,578 females. There are 18,294 households in the mandal with an average population density of 717 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,706 | 65,706 | 0 |
| Male Population | 33,128 | 33,128 | 0 |
| Female Population | 32,578 | 32,578 | 0 |
| Total Households | 18,294 | 18,294 | 0 |
| Population Density | 717 / km² | 717 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 47,689 literate people and 6,106 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,675 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 485 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) | 6,106 | 6,106 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 47,689 | 47,689 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,017 | 18,017 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,675 | 17,675 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 485 | 485 | 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.