Gooty
Gooty 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 Gooty Block (CD) is 05310. The total area of Gooty Mandal is 309 km², which includes 287.22 km² of rural area and 22.17 km² of urban area. Gooty has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gooty Mandal
Gooty Mandal has a total of 22 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 Gooty Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbedoddi | Abbedoddi | Guntakal (31 km) |
| 2 | Aniganidoddi | Peddoddi | Guntakal (37 km) |
| 3 | Basinepalle | Basinepalli | Guntakal (37 km) |
| 4 | Bethapalle | Bethapalli | Guntakal (41 km) |
| 5 | Brahmanapalle | Bramhanapalli | Guntakal (46 km) |
| 6 | Dharmapuram | Dharmapuram | Guntakal (38 km) |
| 7 | Engilibanda | Kothapeta | Guntakal (36 km) |
| 8 | Erragudi | Erragudi | Guntakal (38 km) |
| 9 | Eswarapalle | Erragudi | Guntakal (48 km) |
| 10 | Gooty | N/A | Guntakal (31 km) |
| 11 | Jakkalacheruvu | Issurarallapalli | Guntakal (45 km) |
| 12 | Karadikonda | Karidikonda | Guntakal (40 km) |
| 13 | Kojjepalle | Kojjepalli | Guntakal (29 km) |
| 14 | Kothapeta | Kothapeta | Guntakal (34 km) |
| 15 | Mamadur | Mamadur | Guntakal (34 km) |
| 16 | Marnepalle | Cherlopalli | Guntakal (20 km) |
| 17 | Peddoddi | Peddoddi | Guntakal (35 km) |
| 18 | Rajapuram | Rajapuram | Guntakal (22 km) |
| 19 | Thondapadu | Thondapadu | Guntakal (41 km) |
| 20 | Turakapalle | Turakapalli | Guntakal (33 km) |
| 21 | Ubicherla | Ubicherla | Guntakal (42 km) |
| 22 | Utakallu | Utakallu | Guntakal (44 km) |
Population of Gooty Mandal
The population profile of Gooty 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 Gooty 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 | 88,887 | 40,229 | 48,658 |
| Male Population | 44,362 | 20,419 | 23,943 |
| Female Population | 44,525 | 19,810 | 24,715 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,305 | 5,089 | 5,216 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,282 | 2,620 | 2,662 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,023 | 2,469 | 2,554 |
| Literate Population | 53,257 | 19,846 | 33,411 |
| Literate Male Population | 30,150 | 11,955 | 18,195 |
| Literate Female Population | 23,107 | 7,891 | 15,216 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,630 | 20,383 | 15,247 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,212 | 8,464 | 5,748 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,418 | 11,919 | 9,499 |
| Total Households | 20,770 | 9,351 | 11,419 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gooty Mandal is around 88,887 people. This includes 44,362 males and 44,525 females. Rural population is about 40,229 (20,419 males and 19,810 females), while urban population is nearly 48,658 (23,943 males and 24,715 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,305 of the population, with 5,282 boys and 5,023 girls. Rural areas have 5,089 children, and urban areas have about 5,216 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 53,257 literate people in Gooty Mandal, including 30,150 literate males and 23,107 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 19,846 individuals and urban literacy covers around 33,411 people.
- About 35,630 people in Gooty Mandal are not literate, including 14,212 males and 21,418 females. Rural areas include 20,383 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,247 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,770 households, with 9,351 in villages and 11,419 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gooty 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 | 15,879 | 6,725 | 9,154 |
| SC Male Population | 7,624 | 3,153 | 4,471 |
| SC Female Population | 8,255 | 3,572 | 4,683 |
| Total ST Population | 3,357 | 2,242 | 1,115 |
| ST Male Population | 1,889 | 1,364 | 525 |
| ST Female Population | 1,468 | 878 | 590 |
| Population Density | 287 / km² | 140 / km² | 2,195 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gooty Mandal is approximately 15,879 people, including 7,624 males and 8,255 females. Around 6,725 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,154 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gooty Mandal is about 3,357 people, including 1,889 males and 1,468 females. Around 2,242 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,115 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 287 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 140 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,195 people per sq. km.