Kothacheruvu
Kothacheruvu 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 Kothacheruvu Block (CD) is 05346. The total area of Kothacheruvu Mandal is 244 km². Kothacheruvu has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kothacheruvu Mandal
Kothacheruvu Mandal has a total of 23 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 Kothacheruvu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandlapalle | Bandlapalli | Dharmavaram (40 km) |
| 2 | Byrapuram | Byrapuram | Dharmavaram (39 km) |
| 3 | Iragampalle | Iragampalli | Dharmavaram (35 km) |
| 4 | K Locharla | K Locherla | Dharmavaram (31 km) |
| 5 | Kadirepalle | Byrapuram | Dharmavaram (40 km) |
| 6 | Kadiridevarapalle | Kesapuram | Dharmavaram (23 km) |
| 7 | Kanisettipalle | Thirumaladevarapalli | Dharmavaram (25 km) |
| 8 | Kesapuram | Kesapuram | Dharmavaram (24 km) |
| 9 | Kodapaganipalle | Kodapaganipalli | Dharmavaram (25 km) |
| 10 | Kothacheruvu | K Nagireddy Palli | Dharmavaram (28 km) |
| 11 | Kothapalle | Narepalli | Dharmavaram (25 km) |
| 12 | Lingareddipalle | Lingareddypalli | Dharmavaram (25 km) |
| 13 | Marakuntapalle | Pothulakunta | Dharmavaram (35 km) |
| 14 | Mylasamudram | Mylasamudram | Dharmavaram (24 km) |
| 15 | Narepalle | Narepalli | Dharmavaram (25 km) |
| 16 | Pakeerupalle | Bandlapalli | Dharmavaram (41 km) |
| 17 | Pothulakunta | Pothulakunta | Dharmavaram (35 km) |
| 18 | Talamarla | Mirzapuram | Dharmavaram (38 km) |
| 19 | Thippa Batlapalle | Iragampalli | Dharmavaram (31 km) |
| 20 | Tirumaladevarapalle | Thirumaladevarapalli | Dharmavaram (26 km) |
| 21 | Vangampalle | Iragampalli | Dharmavaram (35 km) |
| 22 | Vemuletipalle | Thirumaladevarapalli | Dharmavaram (28 km) |
| 23 | Virupapuram | Pothulakunta | Dharmavaram (43 km) |
Population of Kothacheruvu Mandal
The population profile of Kothacheruvu 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 Kothacheruvu 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 | 39,046 | 39,046 | N/A |
| Male Population | 19,626 | 19,626 | N/A |
| Female Population | 19,420 | 19,420 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,886 | 3,886 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,055 | 2,055 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,831 | 1,831 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 22,356 | 22,356 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,012 | 13,012 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 9,344 | 9,344 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 16,690 | 16,690 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,614 | 6,614 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,076 | 10,076 | N/A |
| Total Households | 10,696 | 10,696 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 39,046 people. Includes nearly 19,626 males and 19,420 females. Rural population is about 39,046 people.
- There are around 3,886 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,055 boys and 1,831 girls.
- Literate population is about 22,356 people. Non-literate population is around 16,690 people.
- There are nearly 10,696 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kothacheruvu 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 | 3,528 | 3,528 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,743 | 1,743 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,785 | 1,785 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,603 | 1,603 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 823 | 823 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 780 | 780 | N/A |
| Population Density | 160 / km² | 160 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kothacheruvu Mandal is approximately 3,528 people, including 1,743 males and 1,785 females. Around 3,528 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kothacheruvu Mandal is about 1,603 people, including 823 males and 780 females. Around 1,603 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 160 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 160 people per sq. km.