Chegunta
Chegunta is a Town and Mandal in Medak 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 Chegunta Block (CD) is 04466. The total area of Chegunta Mandal is 210 km², which includes 206.19 km² of rural area and 4.28 km² of urban area. Chegunta has a sex ratio of approximately 1029 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chegunta Mandal
Chegunta 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 Chegunta Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ananthasagar | Ananthasagar | Medak (29 km) |
| 2 | Bheemraopalle | Valloor | Medak (28 km) |
| 3 | Bonal | Bonala | Medak (38 km) |
| 4 | Chandaipet | Chandaipet | Medak (35 km) |
| 5 | Chegunta | Chegunta | Chegunta |
| 6 | Chetlathimmaipalli | Chetla Thimmaipalli | Medak (38 km) |
| 7 | Chinna Shivnoor | Chinna Shivnoor | Medak (30 km) |
| 8 | Gollapalle | Gollapalle | Medak (32 km) |
| 9 | Govindapur | Govindapur | Medak (40 km) |
| 10 | Ibrahimpur | Chittojipalle | Medak (32 km) |
| 11 | Kasanpalle | Kasanpalle | Medak (40 km) |
| 12 | Kistapur | Pulimamidi | Medak (36 km) |
| 13 | Kondapur Bonal | B Kondapur | Medak (42 km) |
| 14 | Makkarajpet | Makkarajpet | Medak (34 km) |
| 15 | Narsampalle | Narsampalle | Medak (26 km) |
| 16 | Narsingi | Narsingi | Medak (20 km) |
| 17 | Pedda Shivnoor | Peddashivnoor | Medak (32 km) |
| 18 | Polampalle | Polampalle | Medak (21 km) |
| 19 | Pothampalle | Pothanpalle | Medak (38 km) |
| 20 | Pothamshetpalle | Pothanpalle | Medak (32 km) |
| 21 | Pulamamidi | Pulimamidi | Medak (38 km) |
| 22 | Ramapur | Rampur | Medak (33 km) |
| 23 | Reddipalle | Reddipalle | Medak (27 km) |
| 24 | Rukmapur | Rukmapur | Medak (28 km) |
| 25 | Ulli Thimmaipalle | Ulli Thimmaipalle | Medak (26 km) |
| 26 | Upperpalle | Upperpalle | Medak (42 km) |
| 27 | Vallabhapur | Narsingi | Medak (20 km) |
| 28 | Valloor | Valloor | Medak (27 km) |
| 29 | Wadiaram | Wadiaram | Medak (26 km) |
Population of Chegunta Mandal
The population profile of Chegunta 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 Chegunta 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 | 58,865 | 53,118 | 5,747 |
| Male Population | 28,999 | 26,127 | 2,872 |
| Female Population | 29,866 | 26,991 | 2,875 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,178 | 6,523 | 655 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,710 | 3,362 | 348 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,468 | 3,161 | 307 |
| Literate Population | 29,057 | 25,238 | 3,819 |
| Literate Male Population | 17,195 | 15,021 | 2,174 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,862 | 10,217 | 1,645 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,808 | 27,880 | 1,928 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,804 | 11,106 | 698 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,004 | 16,774 | 1,230 |
| Total Households | 13,074 | 11,830 | 1,244 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chegunta Mandal is around 58,865 people. This includes 28,999 males and 29,866 females. Rural population is about 53,118 (26,127 males and 26,991 females), while urban population is nearly 5,747 (2,872 males and 2,875 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,178 of the population, with 3,710 boys and 3,468 girls. Rural areas have 6,523 children, and urban areas have about 655 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 29,057 literate people in Chegunta Mandal, including 17,195 literate males and 11,862 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 25,238 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,819 people.
- About 29,808 people in Chegunta Mandal are not literate, including 11,804 males and 18,004 females. Rural areas include 27,880 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,928 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 13,074 households, with 11,830 in villages and 1,244 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chegunta 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 | 9,877 | 9,308 | 569 |
| SC Male Population | 4,777 | 4,508 | 269 |
| SC Female Population | 5,100 | 4,800 | 300 |
| Total ST Population | 4,436 | 4,398 | 38 |
| ST Male Population | 2,239 | 2,224 | 15 |
| ST Female Population | 2,197 | 2,174 | 23 |
| Population Density | 280 / km² | 258 / km² | 1,343 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chegunta Mandal is approximately 9,877 people, including 4,777 males and 5,100 females. Around 9,308 people live in rural parts. Nearly 569 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chegunta Mandal is about 4,436 people, including 2,239 males and 2,197 females. Around 4,398 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 38 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 280 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 258 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,343 people per sq. km.