Anantapur
Anantapur is a Town and Mandal in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. 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 Anantapur Block (CD) is 05330. The total area of Anantapur Mandal is 278 km², which includes 210.55 km² of rural area and 67.34 km² of urban area. Anantapur has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Anantapur Mandal
Anantapur Mandal has a total of 20 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 Anantapur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamuru | Alamuru | Anantapur (8 km) |
| 2 | Anantapur | N/A | Anantapur |
| 3 | Chiyyedu | Chiyyedu | Anantapur (17 km) |
| 4 | Gollapalle | Kamarupalli | Anantapur (14 km) |
| 5 | Itikalapalle | Anantapur Rural | Anantapur (11 km) |
| 6 | Jangalapalle | Kandukur | Anantapur (14 km) |
| 7 | Kakkalapalle | Kakkalapalli Colony | Anantapur |
| 8 | Kamarupalle | Kamarupalli | Anantapur (15 km) |
| 9 | Kandakur | Kandukur | Anantapur (12 km) |
| 10 | Katiganikalva | Katiganikalva | Anantapur (9 km) |
| 11 | Kodimi | Kodimi | Anantapur (12 km) |
| 12 | Kurugunta | Kurugunta | Anantapur (8 km) |
| 13 | Mannila | Mannila | Anantapur (16 km) |
| 14 | Narayanapuram | A Narayanapuram | Anantapur |
| 15 | Papampeta | A Narayanapuram | Anantapur |
| 16 | Rachanapalle | Akkampalli | Anantapur (7 km) |
| 17 | Sajjalakalva | Chinnampalli | Anantapur (15 km) |
| 18 | Somanadoddi | Somaladoddi | Anantapur (8 km) |
| 19 | Thaticherla | Thaticherla | Anantapur (13 km) |
| 20 | Upparapalle | Upparapalli | Anantapur (7 km) |
Population of Anantapur Mandal
The population profile of Anantapur 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 Anantapur 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 | 3,88,023 | 53,567 | 3,34,456 |
| Male Population | 1,95,645 | 27,219 | 1,68,426 |
| Female Population | 1,92,378 | 26,348 | 1,66,030 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 38,845 | 5,562 | 33,283 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,480 | 2,946 | 17,534 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,365 | 2,616 | 15,749 |
| Literate Population | 2,69,522 | 31,601 | 2,37,921 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,47,659 | 18,222 | 1,29,437 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,21,863 | 13,379 | 1,08,484 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,18,501 | 21,966 | 96,535 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 47,986 | 8,997 | 38,989 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 70,515 | 12,969 | 57,546 |
| Total Households | 92,905 | 12,440 | 80,465 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Anantapur Mandal is around 3,88,023 people. This includes 1,95,645 males and 1,92,378 females. Rural population is about 53,567 (27,219 males and 26,348 females), while urban population is nearly 3,34,456 (1,68,426 males and 1,66,030 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 38,845 of the population, with 20,480 boys and 18,365 girls. Rural areas have 5,562 children, and urban areas have about 33,283 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,69,522 literate people in Anantapur Mandal, including 1,47,659 literate males and 1,21,863 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,601 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,37,921 people.
- About 1,18,501 people in Anantapur Mandal are not literate, including 47,986 males and 70,515 females. Rural areas include 21,966 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 96,535 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 92,905 households, with 12,440 in villages and 80,465 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Anantapur 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 | 35,321 | 8,471 | 26,850 |
| SC Male Population | 17,395 | 3,974 | 13,421 |
| SC Female Population | 17,926 | 4,497 | 13,429 |
| Total ST Population | 12,540 | 1,541 | 10,999 |
| ST Male Population | 6,463 | 792 | 5,671 |
| ST Female Population | 6,077 | 749 | 5,328 |
| Population Density | 1,396 / km² | 254 / km² | 4,967 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Anantapur Mandal is approximately 35,321 people, including 17,395 males and 17,926 females. Around 8,471 people live in rural parts. Nearly 26,850 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Anantapur Mandal is about 12,540 people, including 6,463 males and 6,077 females. Around 1,541 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 10,999 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,396 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 254 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,967 people per sq. km.