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 information the sub-district code of Anantapur Block (CD) is 05330. Total area of anantapur mandal is 278 km² including 210.55 km² rural area and 67.34 km² urban area. Anantapur mandal has a population of 3,88,023 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,34,456 while rural population is 53,567. Anantapur has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females for every 1,000 males. Anantapur mandal has a population density of 1396 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 92,905 houses in the sub-district, including 80,465 urban houses and 12,440 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.46% population of anantapur mandal is literate, out of which 75.47% males and 63.35% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Anantapur Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |