Prakasam
Prakasam is a district and city located in Andhra Pradesh State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Prakasam district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Mandal or sub-districts.
Prakasam District overview
Prakasam is Town in Andhra Pradesh serves as administrative headquarter of Prakasam district. Total area of Prakasam District is 17,626 km² including 17,357 km² rural area and 269 km² urban area. There are 56 Mandals part of Prakasam District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Prakasam District, Prakasam has 1081 villages.
Yerragondapalem is the largest tehsil in Prakasam district by area covering 1147.11 km2 and Vetapalem is the smallest tehsil in Prakasam district by area covering 92.1336 km2. Ongole is the largest tehsil by population while Yeddana Pudi is the smallest tehsil by population in Prakasam district.
Population of Prakasam District
As of the 2011 census, Prakasam district has a population of approximately 3,397,448 peoples which is divided into urban population of 664,582 and rular population of 2,732,866. The population density in Prakasam region is about 192.8 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,714,764 | 1,682,684 | 3,397,448 |
| Rural | 1,382,641 | 1,350,225 | 2,732,866 |
| Urban | 332,123 | 332,459 | 664,582 |
Households of Prakasam District
There are about 860,463 houses in the district, including 168,650 urban houses and 691,813 rural houses. The average household size is about 3.95 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 860,463 |
| Rural | 691,813 |
| Urban | 168,650 |
List Of Mandal in Prakasam District
Prakasam district is divided into several Mandals or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 56 tehsils in Prakasam district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Mandal in Prakasam:
| Mandal | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Addanki | 259.8 | 89,769 |
| Ardhaveedu | 706.5 | 36,169 |
| Ballikurava | 225.1 | 53,269 |
| Bestawaripeta | 472.5 | 51,062 |
| Chandra Sekhara Puram | 573.1 | 44,953 |
| Chimakurthi | 287.8 | 79,343 |
| Chinaganjam | 171.4 | 42,468 |
| Chirala | 105.1 | 172,826 |
| Cumbum | 137.4 | 48,698 |
| Darsi | 366.1 | 86,702 |
| Donakonda | 347.6 | 48,148 |
| Dornala | 885.3 | 44,187 |
| Giddalur | 781.6 | 86,133 |
| Gudluru | 248.3 | 46,883 |
| Hanumanthuni Padu | 406.5 | 30,964 |
| Inkollu | 144.8 | 49,546 |
| Janakavarampanguluru | 169.2 | 45,186 |
| Kandukur | 221.2 | 98,769 |
| Kanigiri | 513.8 | 92,466 |
| Karamchedu | 162.2 | 38,916 |
| Komarolu | 318.0 | 40,517 |
| Konakanamitla | 466.6 | 49,259 |
| Kondapi | 214.4 | 43,004 |
| Korisapadu | 149.6 | 48,273 |
| Kotha Patnam | 166.3 | 50,006 |
| Kurichedu | 277.3 | 40,801 |
| Lingasamudram | 234.8 | 38,094 |
| Maddipadu | 167.2 | 52,353 |
| Markapur | 307.0 | 122,984 |
| Marripudi | 391.4 | 38,848 |
| Martur | 180.7 | 73,862 |
| Mundlamuru | 329.8 | 56,783 |
| Naguluppala Padu | 256.5 | 67,733 |
| Ongole | 203.8 | 253,122 |
| Pamur | 415.1 | 63,017 |
| Parchur | 222.7 | 54,668 |
| Peda Araveedu | 270.8 | 42,262 |
| Pedacherlo Palle | 357.9 | 36,985 |
| Podili | 332.1 | 67,017 |
| Ponnaluru | 339.1 | 43,016 |
| Pullalacheruvu | 692.5 | 53,279 |
| Racherla | 358.8 | 35,080 |
| Santhamaguluru | 208.3 | 59,528 |
| Santhanuthala Padu | 211.6 | 66,186 |
| Singarayakonda | 111.3 | 65,784 |
| Tangutur | 202.2 | 62,618 |
| Tarlupadu | 267.0 | 34,640 |
| Thallur | 195.4 | 48,400 |
| Tripuranthakam | 274.3 | 62,627 |
| Ulavapadu | 187.7 | 53,918 |
| Veligandla | 390.7 | 35,951 |
| Vetapalem | 92.1 | 75,219 |
| Voletivaripalem | 257.4 | 39,855 |
| Yeddana Pudi | 105.3 | 28,373 |
| Yerragondapalem | 1,147.1 | 64,063 |
| Zarugumilli | 137.8 | 42,866 |
Frequently Asked Question About Prakasam District
How many villages are there in Prakasam district ?
There are 1081 villages in the Prakasam district.
What is the population of Prakasam district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Prakasam district is 3,397,448
How many town or city are there in Prakasam district ?
There are 13 town or city in the Prakasam district.
How many Mandal in Prakasam district ?
There are 56 Mandal in Prakasam district.
Which is the largest Mandal in Prakasam district
Yerragondapalem is the largest Mandal in Prakasam district.
Which is the smallest Mandal in Prakasam district ?
Vetapalem is the smallest Mandal in Prakasam district.
Which is the most populated Mandal in Prakasam district ?
Ongole is the most populated Mandal in Prakasam district.
Which is the least populated Mandal in Prakasam district ?
Yeddana Pudi is the most least populated Mandal in Prakasam district.