Palwancha
Palwancha is a Town and Mandal in Khammam District of Telangana. 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 Palwancha Block (CD) is 04737. The total area of Palwancha Mandal is 470 km², which includes 443.81 km² of rural area and 26.38 km² of urban area. Palwancha has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palwancha Mandal
Palwancha Mandal has a total of 19 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 Palwancha Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandralagudem | Chandralagudem | Palwancha (30 km) |
| 2 | Danthelabora | Danthelaboru | Palwancha (18 km) |
| 3 | Gangadeviguppa | Danthelaboru | Palwancha (19 km) |
| 4 | Karegattu | Yanambailu | Palwancha (16 km) |
| 5 | Koyagutta | Nagaram | Palwancha (13 km) |
| 6 | Lakshmidevipalle | Somulagudem | Palwancha (2 km) |
| 7 | Nagaram | Nagaram | Palwancha (11 km) |
| 8 | Narayanarao Peta | Nagaram | Palwancha (9 km) |
| 9 | Pandurangapuram | Pandurangapuram | Palwancha (5 km) |
| 10 | Payakari Yanambylu | Payakari Yanambylu | Palwancha (6 km) |
| 11 | Rangapuram | Jagannadhapuram | Palwancha (5 km) |
| 12 | Repallewada | Somulagudem | Palwancha (10 km) |
| 13 | Sangam | Nagaram | Palwancha (10 km) |
| 14 | Sarekal | Yanambailu | Palwancha (17 km) |
| 15 | Somulagudem | Somulagudem | Palwancha (6 km) |
| 16 | Suraram | Suraram | Palwancha (3 km) |
| 17 | Thogugudem | Thogudem | Palwancha (10 km) |
| 18 | Vulavanoor | Vulvanoor | Palwancha (22 km) |
| 19 | Yanambailu | Yanambailu | Palwancha (12 km) |
Population of Palwancha Mandal
The population profile of Palwancha 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 Palwancha 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 | 1,13,872 | 33,673 | 80,199 |
| Male Population | 57,353 | 17,430 | 39,923 |
| Female Population | 56,519 | 16,243 | 40,276 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,591 | 3,384 | 8,207 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,900 | 1,734 | 4,166 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,691 | 1,650 | 4,041 |
| Literate Population | 74,197 | 18,256 | 55,941 |
| Literate Male Population | 41,110 | 10,928 | 30,182 |
| Literate Female Population | 33,087 | 7,328 | 25,759 |
| Illiterate Population | 39,675 | 15,417 | 24,258 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,243 | 6,502 | 9,741 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,432 | 8,915 | 14,517 |
| Total Households | 29,466 | 8,684 | 20,782 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Palwancha Mandal is around 1,13,872 people. This includes 57,353 males and 56,519 females. Rural population is about 33,673 (17,430 males and 16,243 females), while urban population is nearly 80,199 (39,923 males and 40,276 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,591 of the population, with 5,900 boys and 5,691 girls. Rural areas have 3,384 children, and urban areas have about 8,207 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 74,197 literate people in Palwancha Mandal, including 41,110 literate males and 33,087 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 18,256 individuals and urban literacy covers around 55,941 people.
- About 39,675 people in Palwancha Mandal are not literate, including 16,243 males and 23,432 females. Rural areas include 15,417 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 24,258 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 29,466 households, with 8,684 in villages and 20,782 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palwancha 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 | 16,577 | 3,398 | 13,179 |
| SC Male Population | 8,103 | 1,731 | 6,372 |
| SC Female Population | 8,474 | 1,667 | 6,807 |
| Total ST Population | 29,368 | 15,819 | 13,549 |
| ST Male Population | 15,188 | 8,507 | 6,681 |
| ST Female Population | 14,180 | 7,312 | 6,868 |
| Population Density | 242 / km² | 76 / km² | 3,040 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palwancha Mandal is approximately 16,577 people, including 8,103 males and 8,474 females. Around 3,398 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,179 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palwancha Mandal is about 29,368 people, including 15,188 males and 14,180 females. Around 15,819 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 13,549 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 242 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 76 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,040 people per sq. km.