Mandals in Prakasam District
Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
About Mandals in Prakasam District
Prakasam District in Andhra Pradesh is divided into 42 mandals (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 2,154 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.
Each mandal in Prakasam District is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Mandal Officer or Revenue Officer), who serves as the primary administrative authority at the sub-district level. The Tahsildar and their team are responsible for maintaining land records and property documentation, collecting land revenue and property taxes, issuing essential government certificates (income, caste, residence, nativity), processing property mutations and transfers, implementing government welfare schemes, conducting local elections and census operations, and serving as first-level magistrate for minor legal matters. The mandal office (Taluk/Tehsil/Mandal office) is where citizens interact most frequently with the government for day-to-day administrative needs.
Understanding the mandal structure of Prakasam District is essential for accessing local government services, identifying correct administrative jurisdictions, and navigating the bureaucratic system effectively. Below you'll find a complete list of all 42 mandals in Prakasam District with their village coverage.
Terminology Note
In Andhra Pradesh, these administrative divisions are officially called mandals. The same administrative level is known as Taluks in South India, Tehsils in North India, Mandals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Subdivisions in Eastern India. All terms refer to the same sub-district tier with similar administrative functions.
List of Mandals in Prakasam District
| # | Mandal Name | Type | Villages | Population | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ardhaveedu | Mandal | 34 | 36169 | View |
| 2 | Bestawaripeta | Mandal | 64 | 51062 | View |
| 3 | Chandra Sekhara Puram | Mandal | 88 | 44953 | View |
| 4 | Chimakurthi | Mandal | 48 | 79343 | View |
| 5 | Cumbum | Mandal | 35 | 48698 | View |
| 6 | Darsi | Mandal | 81 | 86702 | View |
| 7 | Donakonda | Mandal | 64 | 48148 | View |
| 8 | Dornala | Mandal | 45 | 44187 | View |
| 9 | Giddalur | Mandal | 83 | 86133 | View |
| 10 | Hanumanthuni Padu | Mandal | 101 | 30964 | View |
| 11 | Kanigiri | Mandal | 121 | 92466 | View |
| 12 | Komarolu | Mandal | 80 | 40517 | View |
| 13 | Konakanamitla | Mandal | 85 | 49259 | View |
| 14 | Kondapi | Mandal | 19 | 43004 | View |
| 15 | Kotha Patnam | Mandal | 37 | 50006 | View |
| 16 | Kurichedu | Mandal | 34 | 40801 | View |
| 17 | Maddipadu | Mandal | 43 | 52353 | View |
| 18 | Markapur | Mandal | 59 | 122984 | View |
| 19 | Marripudi | Mandal | 61 | 38848 | View |
| 20 | Mundlamuru | Mandal | 53 | 56783 | View |
| 21 | Naguluppala Padu | Mandal | 49 | 67733 | View |
| 22 | Ongole | Mandal | 38 | 253122 | View |
| 23 | Ongole Rural | Tehsil | 4 | - | View |
| 24 | Ongole Urban | Tehsil | 9 | - | View |
| 25 | Pamur | Mandal | 73 | 63017 | View |
| 26 | Peda Araveedu | Mandal | 39 | 42262 | View |
| 27 | Pedacherlo Palle | Mandal | 85 | 36985 | View |
| 28 | Peddaaraveedu | Tehsil | 11 | - | View |
| 29 | Podili | Mandal | 74 | 67017 | View |
| 30 | Ponnaluru | Mandal | 45 | 43016 | View |
| 31 | Pullalacheruvu | Mandal | 51 | 53279 | View |
| 32 | Racherla | Mandal | 44 | 35080 | View |
| 33 | Santhanuthala Padu | Mandal | 36 | 66186 | View |
| 34 | Singarayakonda | Mandal | 31 | 65784 | View |
| 35 | Tallur | Mandal | 26 | 48400 | View |
| 36 | Tangutur | Mandal | 35 | 62618 | View |
| 37 | Tarlupadu | Mandal | 45 | 34640 | View |
| 38 | Thallur | Tehsil | 9 | - | View |
| 39 | Tripuranthakam | Mandal | 47 | 62627 | View |
| 40 | Veligandla | Mandal | 81 | 35951 | View |
| 41 | Yerragondapalem | Mandal | 60 | 64063 | View |
| 42 | Zarugumalli | Mandal | 27 | 42866 | View |
Browse Mandals in Prakasam
Ardhaveedu
Population: 36169Bestawaripeta
Population: 51062Chandra Sekhara Puram
Population: 44953Chimakurthi
Population: 79343Cumbum
Population: 48698Darsi
Population: 86702Donakonda
Population: 48148Dornala
Population: 44187Giddalur
Population: 86133Hanumanthuni Padu
Population: 30964Kanigiri
Population: 92466Komarolu
Population: 40517Konakanamitla
Population: 49259Kondapi
Population: 43004Kotha Patnam
Population: 50006Kurichedu
Population: 40801Maddipadu
Population: 52353Markapur
Population: 122984Marripudi
Population: 38848Mundlamuru
Population: 56783Naguluppala Padu
Population: 67733Ongole
Population: 253122Ongole Rural
Ongole Urban
Pamur
Population: 63017Peda Araveedu
Population: 42262Pedacherlo Palle
Population: 36985Peddaaraveedu
Podili
Population: 67017Ponnaluru
Population: 43016Pullalacheruvu
Population: 53279Racherla
Population: 35080Santhanuthala Padu
Population: 66186Singarayakonda
Population: 65784Tallur
Population: 48400Tangutur
Population: 62618Tarlupadu
Population: 34640Thallur
Tripuranthakam
Population: 62627Veligandla
Population: 35951Yerragondapalem
Population: 64063Zarugumalli
Population: 42866How to Use This Directory
This mandal directory for Prakasam District helps you find administrative divisions and access government services:
- Find your mandal: Locate the mandal that covers your village or area from the list above
- View detailed information: Click on any mandal name to see villages, post offices, banks, and government offices in that area
- Access services: Identify the correct mandal office (Tahsildar office) for certificate applications and land records
- Compare coverage: Use the village count column to understand the size and coverage of each mandal
Frequently Asked Questions
How many mandals are there in Prakasam District?
Prakasam District has 42 mandals that together cover 2,154 villages. These administrative divisions handle revenue collection, land records, and essential government certificate services for all citizens in the district. The mandals are administered under the overall supervision of the District Collector at Prakasam.
What is the difference between a mandal and a block in Prakasam District?
A mandal is a revenue administrative unit focused on land revenue collection, property registration, and issuing government certificates. A block (Community Development Block) is a development administrative unit focused on implementing rural development programs, healthcare, education, and welfare schemes. While both cover similar geographical areas in Prakasam District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).
Where is the mandal office located in Prakasam District?
Each mandal in Prakasam District has its own mandal office (Tahsildar office) usually located in the headquarters town of that mandal. Click on any mandal name in the list above to find the specific location, contact details, and office information. The mandal office is where you submit applications for certificates, land mutations, and other revenue-related services.
How do I find which mandal my village belongs to in Prakasam District?
To find your village's mandal in Prakasam District: (1) Browse the mandals listed above and click on each to see the village list, (2) Check your land records or property documents which mention the mandal name, (3) Use the village search feature on ChennaiIQ to directly locate your village, or (4) Contact the District Collectorate for administrative boundary information.
What services can I access at a mandal office in Prakasam District?
Mandal offices (Tahsildar offices) in Prakasam District provide numerous essential services: Certificates: Income, caste, community, residence, nativity, and legal heir certificates. Land services: Patta transfers, mutation of records, encumbrance certificates, land valuations. Revenue services: Land tax payment, property tax assessment. Welfare services: Old age pension, widow pension, ration card applications. Emergency services: Emergency certificates during natural disasters. The Tahsildar also has magisterial powers to handle minor legal and administrative matters.