Nalgonda
Nalgonda is a district in the Telangana State of India. The total area of Nalgonda district is 14,240 km², which includes 13,860.67 km² of rural area and 379.33 km² of urban area. There are about 1,107 villages in Nalgonda district.
For administrative convenience, Nalgonda 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.
There are 58 mandals in Nalgonda district. Here is the list of all Nalgonda Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Mandals in Nalgonda District
| # | Mandal (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alair | 188 | 47,365 |
| 2 | Anumula | 329 | 63,740 |
| 3 | Atmakur | 203 | 50,970 |
| 4 | Bhongir | 258 | 1,03,538 |
| 5 | Bibinagar | 200 | 48,498 |
| 6 | Bommalaramaram | 187 | 37,248 |
| 7 | Chandam Pet | 683 | 51,408 |
| 8 | Chandur | 190 | 48,866 |
| 9 | Chilkur | 114 | 39,225 |
| 10 | Chintha Palle | 339 | 45,058 |
| 11 | Chityala | 223 | 55,600 |
| 12 | Chivvemla | 152 | 47,835 |
| 13 | Choutuppal | 277 | 73,336 |
| 14 | Dameracherla | 350 | 66,946 |
| 15 | Devarakonda | 356 | 99,384 |
| 16 | Garide Palle | 197 | 56,179 |
| 17 | Gundala | 196 | 36,190 |
| 18 | Gundla Palle | 331 | 46,380 |
| 19 | Gurrampode | 303 | 43,280 |
| 20 | Huzurnagar | 120 | 60,426 |
| 21 | Jaji Reddi Gudem | 202 | 40,785 |
| 22 | Kangal | 223 | 44,029 |
| 23 | Kattangoor | 174 | 46,831 |
| 24 | Kethe Palle | 148 | 37,533 |
| 25 | Kodad | 303 | 1,33,130 |
| 26 | M Turkapalle | 226 | 33,797 |
| 27 | Marriguda | 264 | 36,968 |
| 28 | Mattam Palle | 212 | 44,939 |
| 29 | Mella Cheruvu | 411 | 74,682 |
| 30 | Miryalaguda | 240 | 1,75,838 |
| 31 | Mothey | 209 | 44,132 |
| 32 | Mothkur | 275 | 55,694 |
| 33 | Munagala | 139 | 43,824 |
| 34 | Munugode | 251 | 45,477 |
| 35 | Nadigudem | 176 | 39,335 |
| 36 | Nakrekal | 136 | 60,758 |
| 37 | Nalgonda | 294 | 2,00,067 |
| 38 | Nampalle | 270 | 41,247 |
| 39 | Narayanapur | 289 | 44,335 |
| 40 | Narketpalle | 203 | 50,864 |
| 41 | Neredcherla | 278 | 66,499 |
| 42 | Nidamanur | 247 | 53,816 |
| 43 | Nuthankal | 227 | 56,991 |
| 44 | Pedda Adiserla Palle | 309 | 50,338 |
| 45 | Peddavoora | 404 | 67,959 |
| 46 | Penpahad | 168 | 39,624 |
| 47 | Pochampalle | 184 | 51,061 |
| 48 | Rajapet | 195 | 38,454 |
| 49 | Ramannapeta | 248 | 51,534 |
| 50 | Sali Gouraram | 190 | 47,075 |
| 51 | Suryapet | 201 | 1,55,422 |
| 52 | Thipparthi | 248 | 47,788 |
| 53 | Thirumalgiri | 162 | 47,657 |
| 54 | Thripuraram | 175 | 46,627 |
| 55 | Thungathurthi | 209 | 57,905 |
| 56 | Valigonda | 293 | 56,098 |
| 57 | Vemulapalle | 211 | 44,539 |
| 58 | Yadagirigutta | 224 | 54,491 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Chandam Pet is the largest mandal in nalgonda district, covering an area of 682.88 km², while Chilkur is the smallest mandal in the district, with an area of 114.17 km². Nalgonda is the most populous, whereas M.Turkapalle is the least populous mandal in nalgonda district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Chandam Pet | Nalgonda |
| Smallest Tehsil | Chilkur | Chilkur |
Population of Nalgonda District
The population of Nalgonda 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 Nalgonda, 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 | 34,88,809 | 28,26,302 | 6,62,507 |
| Total Male Population | 17,59,772 | 14,27,716 | 3,32,056 |
| Total Female Population | 17,29,037 | 13,98,586 | 3,30,451 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,71,735 | 3,03,536 | 68,199 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,93,266 | 1,58,158 | 35,108 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,78,469 | 1,45,378 | 33,091 |
| Literate Population | 20,01,019 | 15,15,547 | 4,85,472 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,60,757 | 8,96,996 | 2,63,761 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,40,262 | 6,18,551 | 2,21,711 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,87,790 | 13,10,755 | 1,77,035 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,99,015 | 5,30,720 | 68,295 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,88,775 | 7,80,035 | 1,08,740 |
| Households | 8,75,939 | 7,16,294 | 1,59,645 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Nalgonda district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Nalgonda district is 34,88,809, including 17,59,772 males and 17,29,037 females. In rural areas, it is 28,26,302, including 14,27,716 males and 13,98,586 females. In urban areas, it is 6,62,507, including 3,32,056 males and 3,30,451 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Nalgonda district is 3,71,735, including 1,93,266 boys and 1,78,469 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,03,536, including 1,58,158 boys and 1,45,378 girls. In urban areas, it is 68,199, including 35,108 boys and 33,091 girls.
- Literate population in Nalgonda district is around 20,01,019, including 11,60,757 males and 8,40,262 females. In rural areas, it is 15,15,547, including 8,96,996 males and 6,18,551 females. In urban areas, it is 4,85,472, including 2,63,761 males and 2,21,711 females.
- Illiterate population in Nalgonda district is about 14,87,790, including 5,99,015 males and 8,88,775 females. In rural areas, it is 13,10,755, including 5,30,720 males and 7,80,035 females. In urban areas, it is 1,77,035, including 68,295 males and 1,08,740 females.
- There are about 8,75,939 households in Nalgonda district, including 7,16,294 in rural areas and 1,59,645 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nalgonda. 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 | 6,37,385 | 5,50,732 | 86,653 |
| SC Male Population | 3,18,359 | 2,76,394 | 41,965 |
| SC Female Population | 3,19,026 | 2,74,338 | 44,688 |
| Total ST Population | 3,94,279 | 3,66,300 | 27,979 |
| ST Male Population | 2,03,876 | 1,89,061 | 14,815 |
| ST Female Population | 1,90,403 | 1,77,239 | 13,164 |
| Population Density | 245 / km² | 204 / km² | 1,747 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Nalgonda district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nalgonda district is approximately 6,37,385, including 3,18,359 males and 3,19,026 females. In rural areas, it is 5,50,732, including 2,76,394 males and 2,74,338 females. In urban areas, it is 86,653, including 41,965 males and 44,688 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nalgonda district is about 3,94,279, including 2,03,876 males and 1,90,403 females. In rural areas, it is 3,66,300, including 1,89,061 males and 1,77,239 females. In urban areas, it is 27,979, including 14,815 males and 13,164 females.
- Overall population density of Nalgonda district is around 245 people per km². Rural areas have about 204 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,747 people per km².