Hindupur
Hindupur 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 Hindupur Block (CD) is 05364. The total area of Hindupur Mandal is 200 km², which includes 161.70 km² of rural area and 38.16 km² of urban area. Hindupur has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hindupur Mandal
Hindupur Mandal has a total of 14 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 Hindupur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bevina Halli | Bevina Halli | Hindupur (8 km) |
| 2 | Chalivendala | Balampalli | Hindupur (16 km) |
| 3 | Chowlur | Chowlur | Hindupur (20 km) |
| 4 | Devarapalle | Thumukunta | Hindupur (14 km) |
| 5 | Gollapuram | Gollapuram | Hindupur (15 km) |
| 6 | Kirikera | Kirikera | Hindupur (8 km) |
| 7 | Kotipi | Kotipi | Hindupur (8 km) |
| 8 | Maluguru | Beerepalli | Hindupur (12 km) |
| 9 | Manesamudram | Manesamudram | Hindupur (8 km) |
| 10 | Nakkalapalle | Bevina Halli | Hindupur (10 km) |
| 11 | Santhebidanur | Santhebidanur | Hindupur (15 km) |
| 12 | Sreekanthapuram | Kaggallu | Hindupur (3 km) |
| 13 | Thumukunta | Thumukunta | Hindupur (16 km) |
| 14 | Thungepalle | Santhebidanur | Hindupur (16 km) |
Population of Hindupur Mandal
The population profile of Hindupur 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 Hindupur 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 | 2,03,538 | 51,861 | 1,51,677 |
| Male Population | 1,02,664 | 26,294 | 76,370 |
| Female Population | 1,00,874 | 25,567 | 75,307 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,312 | 5,127 | 17,185 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,296 | 2,618 | 8,678 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,016 | 2,509 | 8,507 |
| Literate Population | 1,31,572 | 30,396 | 1,01,176 |
| Literate Male Population | 72,193 | 17,498 | 54,695 |
| Literate Female Population | 59,379 | 12,898 | 46,481 |
| Illiterate Population | 71,966 | 21,465 | 50,501 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 30,471 | 8,796 | 21,675 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 41,495 | 12,669 | 28,826 |
| Total Households | 46,860 | 12,353 | 34,507 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Hindupur Mandal is around 2,03,538 people. This includes 1,02,664 males and 1,00,874 females. Rural population is about 51,861 (26,294 males and 25,567 females), while urban population is nearly 1,51,677 (76,370 males and 75,307 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 22,312 of the population, with 11,296 boys and 11,016 girls. Rural areas have 5,127 children, and urban areas have about 17,185 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,31,572 literate people in Hindupur Mandal, including 72,193 literate males and 59,379 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 30,396 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,01,176 people.
- About 71,966 people in Hindupur Mandal are not literate, including 30,471 males and 41,495 females. Rural areas include 21,465 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 50,501 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 46,860 households, with 12,353 in villages and 34,507 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Hindupur 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 | 23,304 | 9,102 | 14,202 |
| SC Male Population | 11,786 | 4,765 | 7,021 |
| SC Female Population | 11,518 | 4,337 | 7,181 |
| Total ST Population | 2,343 | 325 | 2,018 |
| ST Male Population | 1,139 | 167 | 972 |
| ST Female Population | 1,204 | 158 | 1,046 |
| Population Density | 1,018 / km² | 321 / km² | 3,975 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hindupur Mandal is approximately 23,304 people, including 11,786 males and 11,518 females. Around 9,102 people live in rural parts. Nearly 14,202 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hindupur Mandal is about 2,343 people, including 1,139 males and 1,204 females. Around 325 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,018 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,018 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 321 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,975 people per sq. km.