Kadiri
Kadiri 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 Kadiri Block (CD) is 05343. The total area of Kadiri Mandal is 243 km², which includes 216.81 km² of rural area and 25.88 km² of urban area. Kadiri has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kadiri Mandal
Kadiri Mandal has a total of 16 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 Kadiri Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur | Kadirikuntla Palli | Kadiri (8 km) |
| 2 | Bathalapalle | Eguvapalli | Kadiri (6 km) |
| 3 | Chalamakuntapalle | Chalamakuntla Palli | Kadiri (8 km) |
| 4 | Chippalamadugu | Kalasamudram | Kadiri (7 km) |
| 5 | Kadiri | Buruga Palli | Kadiri (1 km) |
| 6 | Kadiri Brahmanapalle | Kadiri Bramhana Palli | Kadiri (9 km) |
| 7 | Kadirikuntlapalle | Kadirikuntla Palli | Kadiri (6 km) |
| 8 | Kalasamudram | Kalasamudram | Kadiri (12 km) |
| 9 | Kondamanayanipalem | Kondamanayani Palem | Kadiri (6 km) |
| 10 | Kowlepalle | Motukupalli | Kadiri (5 km) |
| 11 | Motukapalle | Motukupalli | Kadiri (6 km) |
| 12 | Muthyalacheruvu | Muthylacheruvu | Kadiri (7 km) |
| 13 | Pandulakunta | Chalamakuntla Palli | Kadiri (10 km) |
| 14 | Patnam | Patnam | Kadiri (16 km) |
| 15 | Yeguvapalle | Eguvapalli | Kadiri (12 km) |
| 16 | Yerradoddi | Yerradoddi | Kadiri (8 km) |
Population of Kadiri Mandal
The population profile of Kadiri 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 Kadiri 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 | 1,25,373 | 35,944 | 89,429 |
| Male Population | 62,448 | 18,073 | 44,375 |
| Female Population | 62,925 | 17,871 | 45,054 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,310 | 4,214 | 10,096 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,446 | 2,234 | 5,212 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,864 | 1,980 | 4,884 |
| Literate Population | 73,723 | 17,740 | 55,983 |
| Literate Male Population | 41,931 | 10,837 | 31,094 |
| Literate Female Population | 31,792 | 6,903 | 24,889 |
| Illiterate Population | 51,650 | 18,204 | 33,446 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,517 | 7,236 | 13,281 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,133 | 10,968 | 20,165 |
| Total Households | 29,935 | 9,154 | 20,781 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kadiri Mandal is around 1,25,373 people. This includes 62,448 males and 62,925 females. Rural population is about 35,944 (18,073 males and 17,871 females), while urban population is nearly 89,429 (44,375 males and 45,054 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,310 of the population, with 7,446 boys and 6,864 girls. Rural areas have 4,214 children, and urban areas have about 10,096 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 73,723 literate people in Kadiri Mandal, including 41,931 literate males and 31,792 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 17,740 individuals and urban literacy covers around 55,983 people.
- About 51,650 people in Kadiri Mandal are not literate, including 20,517 males and 31,133 females. Rural areas include 18,204 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 33,446 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 29,935 households, with 9,154 in villages and 20,781 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kadiri 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 | 7,732 | 2,911 | 4,821 |
| SC Male Population | 3,912 | 1,634 | 2,278 |
| SC Female Population | 3,820 | 1,277 | 2,543 |
| Total ST Population | 9,492 | 6,513 | 2,979 |
| ST Male Population | 4,584 | 3,154 | 1,430 |
| ST Female Population | 4,908 | 3,359 | 1,549 |
| Population Density | 517 / km² | 166 / km² | 3,456 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kadiri Mandal is approximately 7,732 people, including 3,912 males and 3,820 females. Around 2,911 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,821 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kadiri Mandal is about 9,492 people, including 4,584 males and 4,908 females. Around 6,513 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,979 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 517 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 166 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,456 people per sq. km.