Proddatur
Proddatur 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 Proddatur Block (CD) is 05214. The total area of Proddatur Mandal is 183 km², which includes 143.23 km² of rural area and 39.54 km² of urban area. Proddatur has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Proddatur Mandal
Proddatur Mandal has a total of 17 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 Proddatur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bollavaram | Chowtapalli | Proddatur |
| 2 | Chowdur | Chowduru | Proddatur (7 km) |
| 3 | Dorasanipalle | Dorasanipalli | Proddatur (3 km) |
| 4 | Gopavaram | Gopavaram | Proddatur |
| 5 | Kallur | Kallur | Proddatur (11 km) |
| 6 | Kamanur | Chennamaraju Palli | Proddatur (10 km) |
| 7 | Kothapalle | Kothapalli | Proddatur (3 km) |
| 8 | Modameedipalle | Kothapalli | Proddatur |
| 9 | Nanganurpalle | Nanganoorpalli | Proddatur (5 km) |
| 10 | Peddasettipalle | Peddasetty Palli | Proddatur (5 km) |
| 11 | Rameswaram | Somulavaripalli | Proddatur |
| 12 | Rangasayapuram | Kothapalli | Proddatur (8 km) |
| 13 | Regulapalle | Seethampalli | Proddatur (8 km) |
| 14 | Sarvireddipalle | Kothapalli | Proddatur (4 km) |
| 15 | Thallamapuram | Thallamapuram | Proddatur (8 km) |
| 16 | Upparapalle | Uppara Palli | Proddatur (6 km) |
| 17 | Yerraguntlapalle | Seethampalli | Proddatur (11 km) |
Population of Proddatur Mandal
The population profile of Proddatur 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 Proddatur 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 | 2,58,879 | 41,093 | 2,17,786 |
| Male Population | 1,29,378 | 20,505 | 1,08,873 |
| Female Population | 1,29,501 | 20,588 | 1,08,913 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,565 | 4,412 | 23,153 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,249 | 2,291 | 11,958 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,316 | 2,121 | 11,195 |
| Literate Population | 1,69,332 | 24,319 | 1,45,013 |
| Literate Male Population | 95,001 | 14,176 | 80,825 |
| Literate Female Population | 74,331 | 10,143 | 64,188 |
| Illiterate Population | 89,547 | 16,774 | 72,773 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 34,377 | 6,329 | 28,048 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 55,170 | 10,445 | 44,725 |
| Total Households | 62,226 | 10,474 | 51,752 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Proddatur Mandal is around 2,58,879 people. This includes 1,29,378 males and 1,29,501 females. Rural population is about 41,093 (20,505 males and 20,588 females), while urban population is nearly 2,17,786 (1,08,873 males and 1,08,913 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 27,565 of the population, with 14,249 boys and 13,316 girls. Rural areas have 4,412 children, and urban areas have about 23,153 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,69,332 literate people in Proddatur Mandal, including 95,001 literate males and 74,331 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,319 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,45,013 people.
- About 89,547 people in Proddatur Mandal are not literate, including 34,377 males and 55,170 females. Rural areas include 16,774 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 72,773 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 62,226 households, with 10,474 in villages and 51,752 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Proddatur 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 | 29,827 | 8,116 | 21,711 |
| SC Male Population | 14,729 | 3,933 | 10,796 |
| SC Female Population | 15,098 | 4,183 | 10,915 |
| Total ST Population | 2,736 | 542 | 2,194 |
| ST Male Population | 1,342 | 269 | 1,073 |
| ST Female Population | 1,394 | 273 | 1,121 |
| Population Density | 1,416 / km² | 287 / km² | 5,508 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Proddatur Mandal is approximately 29,827 people, including 14,729 males and 15,098 females. Around 8,116 people live in rural parts. Nearly 21,711 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Proddatur Mandal is about 2,736 people, including 1,342 males and 1,394 females. Around 542 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,194 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,416 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 287 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,508 people per sq. km.