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'''Pentapadu mandal''' is one of | '''Pentapadu mandal''' is one of 19 [[tehsil|mandals]] in the [[West Godavari district]] of the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="CensusHandbook"/> | ||
==History== | |||
[[Rajahmundry|Rajahmundry district]] was formed in 1823 and in 1859 bifurcated into [[Godavari District]] and [[Krishna district]]. In 1925, Godavari district was split into [[East Godavari district]] and [[West Godavari district]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://rmc.ap.gov.in/about/rajahmundry_history | title=Rajamahendravaram History | work= Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation |publisher= Government of Andhra Pradesh | access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://chapter.intach.org/godavari-chapters/history.html | title= History of East Godavari chapter |publisher= INTACH East Godavari chapter| access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref> | |||
The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/040422/cm-jagan-mohan-reddy-inaugurates-13-new-districts.html | title= 13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here | work= Published on: April 4, 2022 |publisher= Deccan Chronicle| access-date = 20 December 2023}}</ref> | |||
== Geography == | |||
The headquarters are located in the town of [[Pentapadu]]. The [[mandal]] is bordered by [[Unguturu mandal]] and [[Tadepalligudem mandal]] to the west, [[Nidamarru mandal|Nidamarru]] to the south, [[Tanuku mandal]] and [[Undrajavaram mandal]] to the north, and [[Ganapavaram mandal]] and [[Undi mandal]] to the east.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/WestGodavari.html|title=Mandals in West Godavari. district|publisher=aponline.gov.in|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150429220632/http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/apfactfile/info%20on%20districts/westgodavari.html|archive-date=29 April 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=2 November 2017}}</ref> | |||
{{As of|2011}} [[Census of India|census]], the mandal has 21 settlements, all of which are villages. In terms of population, [[Pentapadu]] is the largest, and Devaracheruvukhandrika is the smallest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vlist.in/sub-district/04969.html|title=Villages in Pentapadu mandal|access-date=6 November 2017}}</ref> | |||
The settlements in the mandal include: | |||
* Karchond Dadra | |||
* Nagar haveli Silvassa | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
As of the 2011 [[Census of India|census]], Pentapadu mandal had a population of 70,458 in 20,612 households. The area hosts 35,349 males and 35,109 females; a ratio of 993 females to 1000 males.<ref name="Census1">{{cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=665911 |title=Census of India 2011 |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=30 May 2018}}</ref> | As of the 2011 [[Census of India|census]], Pentapadu mandal had a population of 70,458 in 20,612 households. The area hosts 35,349 males and 35,109 females; a ratio of 993 females to 1000 males.<ref name="Census1">{{cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=665911 |title=Census of India 2011 |publisher=Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=30 May 2018}}</ref> | ||
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
According to a 2011 Census India report, 31,422 people were employed, including 22,108 males and 9,314 females.<ref name="Census1"/> | According to a 2011 Census India report, 31,422 people were employed, including 22,108 males and 9,314 females.<ref name="Census1"/> | ||
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== Administration == | == Administration == | ||
Pentapadu mandal is administered under [[Tadepalligudem (Assembly constituency)]]<ref>{{cite web|title=TABLE B - Parliamentary Constituencies |url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf|work=Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008|publisher=The Election Commission of India|page=31|access-date=2 November 2017}}</ref> of [[Narasapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf|title=Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008|publisher=The Election Commission of India|page=30}}</ref> under the [[Eluru revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://elururevenuedivision.ap.gov.in/DivisionProfile.html|title=Eluru Revenue division|access-date=2 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122022017/http://elururevenuedivision.ap.gov.in/DivisionProfile.html|archive-date=22 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | Pentapadu mandal is administered under [[Tadepalligudem (Assembly constituency)]]<ref>{{cite web|title=TABLE B - Parliamentary Constituencies |url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf|work=Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008|publisher=The Election Commission of India|page=31|access-date=2 November 2017}}</ref> of [[Narasapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/CurrentElections/CONSOLIDATED_ORDER%20_ECI%20.pdf|title=Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008|publisher=The Election Commission of India|page=30}}</ref> under the [[Eluru revenue division]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://elururevenuedivision.ap.gov.in/DivisionProfile.html|title=Eluru Revenue division|access-date=2 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122022017/http://elururevenuedivision.ap.gov.in/DivisionProfile.html|archive-date=22 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
The nearest railway station is | The nearest railway station is Tadepalligudem railway station at a distance of 4 kilometres.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}} | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
The mandal plays a major role in educating the rural students of nearby villages. Primary and secondary school education is provided by the government. | The mandal plays a major role in educating the rural students of nearby villages. Primary and secondary school education is provided by the government. | ||
== See also == | ==See also== | ||
* [[ | * [[West Godavari district#Administrative divisions|Revenue divisions and mandals in West Godavari district]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 08:55, 25 December 2023
Pentapadu mandal is one of 19 mandals in the West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1]
Pentapadu mandal | |
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  Pentapadu mandal Location in Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°46′49″N 81°31′31″E / 16.78028°N 81.52528°ECoordinates: 16°46′49″N 81°31′31″E / 16.78028°N 81.52528°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | West Godavari |
| Headquarters | Pentapadu |
| Government | |
| • Body | Mandal Parishad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 117.65 km2 (45.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 70,458 |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 534166 |
| Vehicle registration | AP 37 |
HistoryEdit
Rajahmundry district was formed in 1823 and in 1859 bifurcated into Godavari District and Krishna district. In 1925, Godavari district was split into East Godavari district and West Godavari district.[2][3]
The reorganisation of the districts in 2022 increased the number of districts in Andhra Pradesh from 13 to 26.[4]
GeographyEdit
The headquarters are located in the town of Pentapadu. The mandal is bordered by Unguturu mandal and Tadepalligudem mandal to the west, Nidamarru to the south, Tanuku mandal and Undrajavaram mandal to the north, and Ganapavaram mandal and Undi mandal to the east.[5]
As of 2011[update] census, the mandal has 21 settlements, all of which are villages. In terms of population, Pentapadu is the largest, and Devaracheruvukhandrika is the smallest.[6]
The settlements in the mandal include:
- Karchond Dadra
- Nagar haveli Silvassa
DemographicsEdit
As of the 2011 census, Pentapadu mandal had a population of 70,458 in 20,612 households. The area hosts 35,349 males and 35,109 females; a ratio of 993 females to 1000 males.[7]
6,834 children are in the 0–6 age group, of which 3,456 are boys and 3,378 are girls, a ratio of 977. The average adult literacy rate stands at 73.82%, of which 24,428 are males and 22,540 are females.[7]
Scheduled Castes have a population of 14,665, whereas Scheduled Tribes have a population of 381.[7]
EconomyEdit
According to a 2011 Census India report, 31,422 people were employed, including 22,108 males and 9,314 females.[7]
26,012 workers described their work as main work, 3,238 as cultivators, 16,030 people work as agricultural laborers, 568 in the household industry and 6,176 in other jobs. Of these, 5,410 are marginal workers.[7]
AdministrationEdit
Pentapadu mandal is administered under Tadepalligudem (Assembly constituency)[8] of Narasapuram (Lok Sabha constituency)[9] under the Eluru revenue division.[10]
TransportEdit
The nearest railway station is Tadepalligudem railway station at a distance of 4 kilometres.[citation needed]
EducationEdit
The mandal plays a major role in educating the rural students of nearby villages. Primary and secondary school education is provided by the government.
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "District Census Handbook - West Godavari" (PDF). Census of India. p. 296. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ↑ "Rajamahendravaram History". Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation. Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "History of East Godavari chapter". INTACH East Godavari chapter. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "13 new districts inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh; Full list here". Published on: April 4, 2022. Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "Mandals in West Godavari. district". aponline.gov.in. Archived from the original on 29 April 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- ↑ "Villages in Pentapadu mandal". Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "Census of India 2011". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ↑ "TABLE B - Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008. The Election Commission of India. p. 31. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- ↑ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). The Election Commission of India. p. 30.
- ↑ "Eluru Revenue division". Archived from the original on 22 November 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2017.