Balkonda
Balkonda is a Town and Mandal in Nizamabad 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 Balkonda Block (CD) is 04361. The total area of Balkonda Mandal is 196 km², which includes 188.28 km² of rural area and 8.07 km² of urban area. Balkonda has a sex ratio of approximately 1087 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Balkonda Mandal
Balkonda Mandal has a total of 26 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 Balkonda Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balkonda | Balkonda | Armur (15 km) |
| 2 | Bodepalle | Bodepally | Armur (16 km) |
| 3 | Bussapur | Bussapur | Armur (20 km) |
| 4 | Chakeriyal | Chakiryal | Nirmal (14 km) |
| 5 | Chittapur | Chittapur | Armur (8 km) |
| 6 | Doodgaon | Doodgaon | Nirmal (15 km) |
| 7 | Jalalpur | Jalalpur | Armur (21 km) |
| 8 | Keshapur | Vempally | Balkonda |
| 9 | Kisannagar | Kisan Nagar | Armur (14 km) |
| 10 | Kodecherla | Kodicherla | Nirmal (17 km) |
| 11 | Kojan Kothur | Vempally | Balkonda |
| 12 | Kothapalle | Kothapalli | Armur (20 km) |
| 13 | Mendora | Mendora | Armur (26 km) |
| 14 | Mukpal | Mupkal | Armur (18 km) |
| 15 | Nagampet | Nagampet | Armur (25 km) |
| 16 | Nagapur | Nagapoor | Armur (25 km) |
| 17 | Nallur | Nalloor | Armur (19 km) |
| 18 | Ratnapur | Mupkal | Balkonda |
| 19 | Renjarla | Renjarla | Armur (26 km) |
| 20 | Sangam | Nagapoor | Balkonda |
| 21 | Savel | Savel | Nirmal (15 km) |
| 22 | Soanpet | Soanpet | Balkonda |
| 23 | Vannel Bashirabad | Vannel B | Armur (20 km) |
| 24 | Velgatur | Velkatoor | Armur (35 km) |
| 25 | Vempalle | Vempally | Armur (18 km) |
| 26 | Venchariyal | Venchiryal | Armur (28 km) |
Population of Balkonda Mandal
The population profile of Balkonda 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 Balkonda 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 | 81,003 | 74,183 | 6,820 |
| Male Population | 38,801 | 35,745 | 3,056 |
| Female Population | 42,202 | 38,438 | 3,764 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,341 | 7,641 | 700 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,271 | 3,930 | 341 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,070 | 3,711 | 359 |
| Literate Population | 44,764 | 40,217 | 4,547 |
| Literate Male Population | 25,074 | 22,859 | 2,215 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,690 | 17,358 | 2,332 |
| Illiterate Population | 36,239 | 33,966 | 2,273 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,727 | 12,886 | 841 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,512 | 21,080 | 1,432 |
| Total Households | 20,027 | 18,535 | 1,492 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Balkonda Mandal is around 81,003 people. This includes 38,801 males and 42,202 females. Rural population is about 74,183 (35,745 males and 38,438 females), while urban population is nearly 6,820 (3,056 males and 3,764 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,341 of the population, with 4,271 boys and 4,070 girls. Rural areas have 7,641 children, and urban areas have about 700 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 44,764 literate people in Balkonda Mandal, including 25,074 literate males and 19,690 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 40,217 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,547 people.
- About 36,239 people in Balkonda Mandal are not literate, including 13,727 males and 22,512 females. Rural areas include 33,966 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,273 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,027 households, with 18,535 in villages and 1,492 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Balkonda 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 | 14,685 | 12,949 | 1,736 |
| SC Male Population | 6,849 | 6,249 | 600 |
| SC Female Population | 7,836 | 6,700 | 1,136 |
| Total ST Population | 4,498 | 4,284 | 214 |
| ST Male Population | 2,122 | 2,034 | 88 |
| ST Female Population | 2,376 | 2,250 | 126 |
| Population Density | 413 / km² | 394 / km² | 845 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Balkonda Mandal is approximately 14,685 people, including 6,849 males and 7,836 females. Around 12,949 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,736 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Balkonda Mandal is about 4,498 people, including 2,122 males and 2,376 females. Around 4,284 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 214 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 413 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 394 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 845 people per sq. km.