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 information the sub-district code of Kadiri Block (CD) is 05343. Total area of kadiri mandal is 243 km² including 216.81 km² rural area and 25.88 km² urban area. Kadiri mandal has a population of 1,25,373 peoples, out of which urban population is 89,429 while rural population is 35,944. Kadiri has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females for every 1,000 males. Kadiri mandal has a population density of 516.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 29,935 houses in the sub-district, including 20,781 urban houses and 9,154 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 58.80% population of kadiri mandal is literate, out of which 67.15% males and 50.52% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kadiri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |