Gadwal
Gadwal is a Town and Mandal in Mahbubnagar 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 information the sub-district code of Gadwal Block (CD) is 04603. Total area of gadwal mandal is 239 km² including 233.03 km² rural area and 6.14 km² urban area. Gadwal mandal has a population of 1,14,390 peoples, out of which urban population is 63,177 while rural population is 51,213. Gadwal has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females for every 1,000 males. Gadwal mandal has a population density of 478.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,697 houses in the sub-district, including 13,178 urban houses and 11,519 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.58% population of gadwal mandal is literate, out of which 60.09% males and 44.85% females are literate.
List of Villages in Gadwal Mandal
Gadwal Mandal has a total of 18 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 Gadwal Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anantapur | Ananthapur | Gadwal (10 km) |
| 2 | Atmakur | Atmakur | Gadwal (5 km) |
| 3 | Basapur | Beerole | Gadwal (15 km) |
| 4 | Beerole | Beerole | Gadwal (13 km) |
| 5 | Gadwal | N/A | Gadwal (2 km) |
| 6 | Gonpad | Gonpad | Gadwal (5 km) |
| 7 | Gurramgadda | Gurramgadda | Gadwal (18 km) |
| 8 | Jammiched | Jammiched | Gadwal (2 km) |
| 9 | Jilladabanda | Kakulavaram | Gadwal (12 km) |
| 10 | Kakulavaram | Kakulavaram | Gadwal (10 km) |
| 11 | Kothapalle | Kothapally | Gadwal (12 km) |
| 12 | Mellacheruvu | Mailacheruvu | Gadwal (5 km) |
| 13 | Mulkalapalle | Molkalpally | Gadwal (6 km) |
| 14 | Paramala | Parmala | Gadwal (6 km) |
| 15 | Pudur | Kondapally | Gadwal (10 km) |
| 16 | Rekulapalle | Guntipally | Gadwal (12 km) |
| 17 | Sangala | Sangala | Gadwal (5 km) |
| 18 | Yenkampeta | Yenkampet | Gadwal (3 km) |
Population of Gadwal Mandal
The population profile of Gadwal 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 Gadwal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,14,390 | 51,213 | 63,177 |
| Male Population | 58,025 | 26,090 | 31,935 |
| Female Population | 56,365 | 25,123 | 31,242 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,526 | 7,058 | 7,468 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,441 | 3,657 | 3,784 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,085 | 3,401 | 3,684 |
| Literate Population | 60,147 | 20,275 | 39,872 |
| Literate Male Population | 34,867 | 12,439 | 22,428 |
| Literate Female Population | 25,280 | 7,836 | 17,444 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,243 | 30,938 | 23,305 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,158 | 13,651 | 9,507 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,085 | 17,287 | 13,798 |
| Total Households | 24,697 | 11,519 | 13,178 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gadwal 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 | 15,014 | 8,700 | 6,314 |
| SC Male Population | 7,638 | 4,487 | 3,151 |
| SC Female Population | 7,376 | 4,213 | 3,163 |
| Total ST Population | 1,198 | 419 | 779 |
| ST Male Population | 667 | 203 | 464 |
| ST Female Population | 531 | 216 | 315 |
| Population Density | 478 / km² | 220 / km² | 10,289 / km² |