Tanuku
Tanuku 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 Tanuku Block (CD) is 04972. The total area of Tanuku Mandal is 77 km², which includes 60.45 km² of rural area and 16.78 km² of urban area. Tanuku has a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tanuku Mandal
Tanuku Mandal has a total of 8 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 Tanuku Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duvva | Duvva | Tanuku (8 km) |
| 2 | Komaravaram | Komaravaram | Tanuku (5 km) |
| 3 | Konala | Konala | Tanuku (13 km) |
| 4 | Mandapaka | Mandapaka | Tanuku (4 km) |
| 5 | Muddapuram | Muddapuram | Tanuku (10 km) |
| 6 | Pydiparru | N/A | Tanuku (2 km) |
| 7 | Tetali | Tetali | Tanuku (2 km) |
| 8 | Velpuru | Mahalakshmicheruvu | Tanuku (5 km) |
Population of Tanuku Mandal
The population profile of Tanuku 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 Tanuku 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 | 1,48,529 | 70,567 | 77,962 |
| Male Population | 73,139 | 34,814 | 38,325 |
| Female Population | 75,390 | 35,753 | 39,637 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,571 | 6,689 | 6,882 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,816 | 3,378 | 3,438 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,755 | 3,311 | 3,444 |
| Literate Population | 1,10,424 | 49,645 | 60,779 |
| Literate Male Population | 56,175 | 25,216 | 30,959 |
| Literate Female Population | 54,249 | 24,429 | 29,820 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,105 | 20,922 | 17,183 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,964 | 9,598 | 7,366 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,141 | 11,324 | 9,817 |
| Total Households | 41,377 | 20,468 | 20,909 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tanuku Mandal is around 1,48,529 people. This includes 73,139 males and 75,390 females. Rural population is about 70,567 (34,814 males and 35,753 females), while urban population is nearly 77,962 (38,325 males and 39,637 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,571 of the population, with 6,816 boys and 6,755 girls. Rural areas have 6,689 children, and urban areas have about 6,882 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,10,424 literate people in Tanuku Mandal, including 56,175 literate males and 54,249 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 49,645 individuals and urban literacy covers around 60,779 people.
- About 38,105 people in Tanuku Mandal are not literate, including 16,964 males and 21,141 females. Rural areas include 20,922 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 17,183 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 41,377 households, with 20,468 in villages and 20,909 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tanuku 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 | 18,122 | 10,419 | 7,703 |
| SC Male Population | 8,708 | 5,013 | 3,695 |
| SC Female Population | 9,414 | 5,406 | 4,008 |
| Total ST Population | 1,259 | 449 | 810 |
| ST Male Population | 619 | 228 | 391 |
| ST Female Population | 640 | 221 | 419 |
| Population Density | 1,923 / km² | 1,167 / km² | 4,646 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tanuku Mandal is approximately 18,122 people, including 8,708 males and 9,414 females. Around 10,419 people live in rural parts. Nearly 7,703 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tanuku Mandal is about 1,259 people, including 619 males and 640 females. Around 449 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 810 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,923 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,167 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,646 people per sq. km.