Khammam
Khammam is a district in the Telangana State of India. The total area of Khammam district is 16,029 km², which includes 15,817.64 km² of rural area and 211.36 km² of urban area. There are about 1,103 villages in Khammam district.
For administrative convenience, Khammam district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Chintur is the largest mandal in khammam district covering area of 1031.42 km² while Wyra is the smallest mandal in khammam district covering area of 146.86 km². Khammam (Urban) is the most populous whereas Velairpadu is the least populous mandal in khammam district. There are 46 mandals in Khammam district. Here is the list of all Khammam Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Mandals in Khammam District
| # | Mandal (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aswapuram | 213 | 43,067 |
| 2 | Aswaraopeta | 546 | 59,652 |
| 3 | Bayyaram | 349 | 42,587 |
| 4 | Bhadrachalam | 395 | 89,048 |
| 5 | Bonakal | 171 | 43,909 |
| 6 | Burgampahad | 255 | 64,580 |
| 7 | Chandrugonda | 331 | 49,041 |
| 8 | Cherla | 470 | 42,947 |
| 9 | Chinthakani | 206 | 48,909 |
| 10 | Chintur | 1,031 | 40,725 |
| 11 | Dammapeta | 485 | 58,444 |
| 12 | Dummugudem | 319 | 46,802 |
| 13 | Enkuru | 207 | 35,342 |
| 14 | Garla | 168 | 36,998 |
| 15 | Gundala | 972 | 28,125 |
| 16 | Julurpad | 333 | 33,395 |
| 17 | Kallur | 238 | 63,828 |
| 18 | Kamepalle | 163 | 41,955 |
| 19 | Khammam Rural | 201 | 93,211 |
| 20 | Khammam Urban | 294 | 3,13,504 |
| 21 | Konijerla | 215 | 61,321 |
| 22 | Kothagudem | 507 | 1,88,191 |
| 23 | Kukunoor | 308 | 28,392 |
| 24 | Kunavaram | 214 | 26,245 |
| 25 | Kusumanchi | 224 | 60,020 |
| 26 | Madhira | 205 | 68,548 |
| 27 | Manuguru | 332 | 72,117 |
| 28 | Mudigonda | 179 | 58,485 |
| 29 | Mulkalapalle | 545 | 34,794 |
| 30 | Nelakondapalle | 203 | 61,325 |
| 31 | Palwancha | 470 | 1,13,872 |
| 32 | Penuballi | 258 | 52,841 |
| 33 | Pinapaka | 466 | 48,376 |
| 34 | Sathupalle | 278 | 77,043 |
| 35 | Singareni | 256 | 54,897 |
| 36 | Tallada | 176 | 55,750 |
| 37 | Tekulapalle | 389 | 47,879 |
| 38 | Thirumalayapalem | 244 | 61,502 |
| 39 | Vararamachandrapuram | 472 | 25,597 |
| 40 | Velairpadu | 480 | 22,882 |
| 41 | Vemsoor | 212 | 45,078 |
| 42 | Venkatapuram | 576 | 31,765 |
| 43 | Wazeed | 648 | 24,816 |
| 44 | Wyra | 147 | 54,320 |
| 45 | Yellandu | 419 | 95,394 |
| 46 | Yerrupalem | 257 | 49,851 |
Population of Khammam District
The population of Khammam offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Khammam, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,97,370 | 21,41,459 | 6,55,911 |
| Total Male Population | 13,90,988 | 10,66,781 | 3,24,207 |
| Total Female Population | 14,06,382 | 10,74,678 | 3,31,704 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,81,922 | 2,17,568 | 64,354 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,43,956 | 1,10,904 | 33,052 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,37,966 | 1,06,664 | 31,302 |
| Literate Population | 16,30,234 | 11,49,533 | 4,80,701 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,01,640 | 6,47,506 | 2,54,134 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,28,594 | 5,02,027 | 2,26,567 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,67,136 | 9,91,926 | 1,75,210 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,89,348 | 4,19,275 | 70,073 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,77,788 | 5,72,651 | 1,05,137 |
| Households | 7,54,034 | 5,82,970 | 1,71,064 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Khammam district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Khammam district is 27,97,370, including 13,90,988 males and 14,06,382 females. In rural areas, it is 21,41,459, including 10,66,781 males and 10,74,678 females. In urban areas, it is 6,55,911, including 3,24,207 males and 3,31,704 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Khammam district is 2,81,922, including 1,43,956 boys and 1,37,966 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,17,568, including 1,10,904 boys and 1,06,664 girls. In urban areas, it is 64,354, including 33,052 boys and 31,302 girls.
- Literate population in Khammam district is around 16,30,234, including 9,01,640 males and 7,28,594 females. In rural areas, it is 11,49,533, including 6,47,506 males and 5,02,027 females. In urban areas, it is 4,80,701, including 2,54,134 males and 2,26,567 females.
- Illiterate population in Khammam district is about 11,67,136, including 4,89,348 males and 6,77,788 females. In rural areas, it is 9,91,926, including 4,19,275 males and 5,72,651 females. In urban areas, it is 1,75,210, including 70,073 males and 1,05,137 females.
- There are about 7,54,034 households in Khammam district, including 5,82,970 in rural areas and 1,71,064 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Khammam. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,62,896 | 3,66,888 | 96,008 |
| SC Male Population | 2,29,905 | 1,83,331 | 46,574 |
| SC Female Population | 2,32,991 | 1,83,557 | 49,434 |
| Total ST Population | 7,65,565 | 7,09,904 | 55,661 |
| ST Male Population | 3,78,532 | 3,52,019 | 26,513 |
| ST Female Population | 3,87,033 | 3,57,885 | 29,148 |
| Population Density | 175 / km² | 135 / km² | 3,103 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Khammam district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khammam district is approximately 4,62,896, including 2,29,905 males and 2,32,991 females. In rural areas, it is 3,66,888, including 1,83,331 males and 1,83,557 females. In urban areas, it is 96,008, including 46,574 males and 49,434 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khammam district is about 7,65,565, including 3,78,532 males and 3,87,033 females. In rural areas, it is 7,09,904, including 3,52,019 males and 3,57,885 females. In urban areas, it is 55,661, including 26,513 males and 29,148 females.
- Overall population density of Khammam district is around 175 people per km². Rural areas have about 135 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,103 people per km².