Penagalur
Penagalur is a Town and Mandal in Y S R 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 Penagalur Block (CD) is 05244. Total area of penagalur mandal is 453 km². Penagalur mandal has a population of 42,360 peoples. Penagalur mandal has a population density of 93.49 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,232 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 55.09% population of penagalur mandal is literate, out of which 64.46% males and 45.51% females are literate.
List of Villages in Penagalur Mandal
Penagalur Mandal has a total of 29 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 Penagalur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damancherla | Konduru | Rajampet (36 km) |
| 2 | Girijamambapuram | Penagalur | Rajampet (22 km) |
| 3 | Indlur | Penagalur | Rajampet (18 km) |
| 4 | Itimarpuram | Etimapuram | Rajampet (14 km) |
| 5 | Jattivaripalle | Komantharaju Puram | Rajampet (8 km) |
| 6 | Kambalakunta | Singareddipalli | Rajampet (17 km) |
| 7 | Komantharajupuram | Komantharaju Puram | Rajampet (8 km) |
| 8 | Kondur | Konduru | Rajampet (37 km) |
| 9 | Konduruchinraya Samudram | Konduru | Rajampet (37 km) |
| 10 | Nallapureddipalle | Nallapureddipalli | Rajampet (12 km) |
| 11 | Narasingarajupuram | Narasingaraju Puram | Rajampet (27 km) |
| 12 | Narayana Nellore | Narayana Nellore | Rajampet (10 km) |
| 13 | Obili | Obilli | Rajampet (11 km) |
| 14 | Peddayapalle | Kothuru | Rajampet (52 km) |
| 15 | Penagalur | Penagalur | Rajampet (17 km) |
| 16 | Penagalur Agraharam | Penagalur | Rajampet (19 km) |
| 17 | Pondalur | Anantham Palli | Rajampet (14 km) |
| 18 | Pondalurvenkatampalle | Mudra Palli | Rajampet (14 km) |
| 19 | Siddavaram | Siddavaram | Rajampet (23 km) |
| 20 | Singanamala | Singanamala | Rajampet (21 km) |
| 21 | Singanamalachennarayasamudram | Penagalur | Rajampet (22 km) |
| 22 | Singanamalavengamambapuram | Singareddipalli | Rajampet (22 km) |
| 23 | Singareddipalle | Singareddipalli | Rajampet (21 km) |
| 24 | Sirivaram | Konduru | Rajampet (37 km) |
| 25 | Thimmamambapuram | Konduru | Rajampet (42 km) |
| 26 | Thirumalarajupeta | Siddavaram | Rajampet (25 km) |
| 27 | Thirunampalle | Konduru | Rajampet (39 km) |
| 28 | Velagacherla | Konduru | Rajampet (34 km) |
| 29 | Yelagacherla Mangamambapuram | Konduru | Rajampet (34 km) |
Population of Penagalur Mandal
The population profile of Penagalur 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 Penagalur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,360 | 42,360 | N/A |
| Male Population | 21,406 | 21,406 | N/A |
| Female Population | 20,954 | 20,954 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,841 | 4,841 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,458 | 2,458 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,383 | 2,383 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 23,336 | 23,336 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,799 | 13,799 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 9,537 | 9,537 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 19,024 | 19,024 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,607 | 7,607 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,417 | 11,417 | N/A |
| Total Households | 10,232 | 10,232 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Penagalur 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 | 10,302 | 10,302 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,217 | 5,217 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,085 | 5,085 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,856 | 1,856 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 937 | 937 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 919 | 919 | N/A |
| Population Density | 93 / km² | 93 / km² | N/A |