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, the sub-district code of Penagalur Block (CD) is 05244. The total area of Penagalur Mandal is 453 km². Penagalur has a sex ratio of approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 42,360 people. Includes nearly 21,406 males and 20,954 females. Rural population is about 42,360 people.
- There are around 4,841 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,458 boys and 2,383 girls.
- Literate population is about 23,336 people. Non-literate population is around 19,024 people.
- There are nearly 10,232 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Penagalur 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Penagalur Mandal is approximately 10,302 people, including 5,217 males and 5,085 females. Around 10,302 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Penagalur Mandal is about 1,856 people, including 937 males and 919 females. Around 1,856 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 93 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 93 people per sq. km.