Puttaparthi
Puttaparthi 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 Puttaparthi Block (CD) is 05357. The total area of Puttaparthi Mandal is 237 km², which includes 224.20 km² of rural area and 12.57 km² of urban area. Puttaparthi has a sex ratio of approximately 969 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puttaparthi Mandal
Puttaparthi Mandal has a total of 12 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 Puttaparthi Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amagondapalem | Amagondapalem | Dharmavaram (52 km) |
| 2 | Beedupalle | N/A | Dharmavaram (37 km) |
| 3 | Brahmanapalle | N/A | Dharmavaram (39 km) |
| 4 | Jagarajupalle | Jagarajupalli | Dharmavaram (43 km) |
| 5 | Kappala Banda | Kappala Banda | Dharmavaram (34 km) |
| 6 | Kotlapalle | Eragarajupalli | Hindupur (54 km) |
| 7 | Nidimamidi | Nidimamidi | Hindupur (56 km) |
| 8 | Pedapalle | Pedaballi | Hindupur (46 km) |
| 9 | Puttaparthi | N/A | Dharmavaram (42 km) |
| 10 | Satarlapalle | Diguvacherlopalli | Kadiri (40 km) |
| 11 | Vengalammacheruvu | Cherlopalli | Dharmavaram (50 km) |
| 12 | Yenumalapalle | N/A | Puttaparthi |
Population of Puttaparthi Mandal
The population profile of Puttaparthi 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 Puttaparthi 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 | 59,000 | 48,518 | 10,482 |
| Male Population | 29,954 | 24,371 | 5,583 |
| Female Population | 29,046 | 24,147 | 4,899 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,244 | 5,199 | 1,045 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,266 | 2,729 | 537 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,978 | 2,470 | 508 |
| Literate Population | 34,618 | 27,645 | 6,973 |
| Literate Male Population | 20,103 | 15,962 | 4,141 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,515 | 11,683 | 2,832 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,382 | 20,873 | 3,509 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,851 | 8,409 | 1,442 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,531 | 12,464 | 2,067 |
| Total Households | 15,472 | 13,015 | 2,457 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Puttaparthi Mandal is around 59,000 people. This includes 29,954 males and 29,046 females. Rural population is about 48,518 (24,371 males and 24,147 females), while urban population is nearly 10,482 (5,583 males and 4,899 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,244 of the population, with 3,266 boys and 2,978 girls. Rural areas have 5,199 children, and urban areas have about 1,045 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 34,618 literate people in Puttaparthi Mandal, including 20,103 literate males and 14,515 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,645 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,973 people.
- About 24,382 people in Puttaparthi Mandal are not literate, including 9,851 males and 14,531 females. Rural areas include 20,873 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,509 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 15,472 households, with 13,015 in villages and 2,457 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puttaparthi 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 | 7,439 | 6,240 | 1,199 |
| SC Male Population | 3,786 | 3,139 | 647 |
| SC Female Population | 3,653 | 3,101 | 552 |
| Total ST Population | 4,533 | 4,283 | 250 |
| ST Male Population | 2,327 | 2,198 | 129 |
| ST Female Population | 2,206 | 2,085 | 121 |
| Population Density | 249 / km² | 216 / km² | 834 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puttaparthi Mandal is approximately 7,439 people, including 3,786 males and 3,653 females. Around 6,240 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,199 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puttaparthi Mandal is about 4,533 people, including 2,327 males and 2,206 females. Around 4,283 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 250 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 249 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 216 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 834 people per sq. km.