Zahirabad
Zahirabad 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 Zahirabad Block (CD) is 04474. The total area of Zahirabad Mandal is 422 km², which includes 366.51 km² of rural area and 55.91 km² of urban area. Zahirabad has a sex ratio of approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Zahirabad Mandal
Zahirabad Mandal has a total of 37 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 Zahirabad Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algole | Algole | Zahirabad (7 km) |
| 2 | Allipur | Allipur | Zahirabad |
| 3 | Anegunta | Anegunta | Zahirabad (12 km) |
| 4 | Asadgunj | Asadgunj | Zahirabad (14 km) |
| 5 | Auranganagar | Gousabad | Zahirabad (15 km) |
| 6 | Buchnelli | Buchnelli | Zahirabad (10 km) |
| 7 | Burdipahad | Burdipahad | Zahirabad (8 km) |
| 8 | Chiragpalle | Chiragpalle | Zahirabad (15 km) |
| 9 | Dhanasiri | Dhanasiri | Zahirabad (22 km) |
| 10 | Didgi | Didgi | Zahirabad (7 km) |
| 11 | Godegarpalle | Godegarpalle | Zahirabad (16 km) |
| 12 | Gopanpalle | Gopanpalle | Zahirabad (14 km) |
| 13 | Gousabad | Gousabad | Zahirabad (13 km) |
| 14 | Gudpalle | Gudpalle | Zahirabad (15 km) |
| 15 | Hothi | Hothi K | Zahirabad |
| 16 | Hothi B | Hothi B | Zahirabad (6 km) |
| 17 | Huggelli | Huggelli | Zahirabad (6 km) |
| 18 | Hyderabad | Chinna Hyderabad | Zahirabad |
| 19 | Ippepalle | Ippepalle | Zahirabad (5 km) |
| 20 | Kasimpur | Kashimpur | Zahirabad (8 km) |
| 21 | Khan Jamalapur | Godegarpalle | Zahirabad (16 km) |
| 22 | Kothur B | Kothur B | Zahirabad (8 km) |
| 23 | Madgi | Madgi | Zahirabad (17 km) |
| 24 | Malchelma | Malchelma | Zahirabad (12 km) |
| 25 | Malkapur Jadi | Jadimalkapur | Zahirabad (16 km) |
| 26 | Mannapur | Mannapur | Zahirabad (5 km) |
| 27 | Mogdampalle | Mogdampalle | Zahirabad (12 km) |
| 28 | Parvathapur | Raipalle | Zahirabad (15 km) |
| 29 | Pastapur | Pastapur | Zahirabad |
| 30 | Raipalle | Raipalle | Zahirabad (17 km) |
| 31 | Raipalle P D | Raipally Pd | Zahirabad (10 km) |
| 32 | Ranjole | Ranjole | Zahirabad (8 km) |
| 33 | Sarjaraopet | Jadimalkapur | Zahirabad (16 km) |
| 34 | Satwar | Satwar | Zahirabad (10 km) |
| 35 | Shaikapur | Shaikapur | Zahirabad (8 km) |
| 36 | Tamadpalle | N/A | Zahirabad |
| 37 | Tumkunta | Burdipahad | Zahirabad (7 km) |
Population of Zahirabad Mandal
The population profile of Zahirabad 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 Zahirabad 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 | 1,69,451 | 87,009 | 82,442 |
| Male Population | 85,750 | 44,007 | 41,743 |
| Female Population | 83,701 | 43,002 | 40,699 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,460 | 12,124 | 11,336 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,040 | 6,221 | 5,819 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,420 | 5,903 | 5,517 |
| Literate Population | 96,145 | 43,043 | 53,102 |
| Literate Male Population | 54,160 | 25,127 | 29,033 |
| Literate Female Population | 41,985 | 17,916 | 24,069 |
| Illiterate Population | 73,306 | 43,966 | 29,340 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 31,590 | 18,880 | 12,710 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 41,716 | 25,086 | 16,630 |
| Total Households | 33,181 | 17,065 | 16,116 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Zahirabad Mandal is around 1,69,451 people. This includes 85,750 males and 83,701 females. Rural population is about 87,009 (44,007 males and 43,002 females), while urban population is nearly 82,442 (41,743 males and 40,699 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,460 of the population, with 12,040 boys and 11,420 girls. Rural areas have 12,124 children, and urban areas have about 11,336 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 96,145 literate people in Zahirabad Mandal, including 54,160 literate males and 41,985 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 43,043 individuals and urban literacy covers around 53,102 people.
- About 73,306 people in Zahirabad Mandal are not literate, including 31,590 males and 41,716 females. Rural areas include 43,966 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 29,340 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 33,181 households, with 17,065 in villages and 16,116 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Zahirabad 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 | 26,161 | 17,014 | 9,147 |
| SC Male Population | 12,927 | 8,390 | 4,537 |
| SC Female Population | 13,234 | 8,624 | 4,610 |
| Total ST Population | 14,142 | 12,852 | 1,290 |
| ST Male Population | 7,227 | 6,569 | 658 |
| ST Female Population | 6,915 | 6,283 | 632 |
| Population Density | 401 / km² | 237 / km² | 1,475 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Zahirabad Mandal is approximately 26,161 people, including 12,927 males and 13,234 females. Around 17,014 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,147 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Zahirabad Mandal is about 14,142 people, including 7,227 males and 6,915 females. Around 12,852 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,290 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 401 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 237 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,475 people per sq. km.