Raptadu

Raptadu 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 Raptadu Block (CD) is 05331. Total area of raptadu mandal is 267 km². Raptadu mandal has a population of 38,057 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,157 while rural population is 31,900. Raptadu has a sex ratio of approximately 945 females for every 1,000 males. Raptadu mandal has a population density of 142.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,377 houses in the sub-district, including 1,581 urban houses and 7,796 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 55.04% population of raptadu mandal is literate, out of which 63.33% males and 46.27% females are literate.

List of Villages in Raptadu Mandal

Raptadu Mandal has a total of 11 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 Raptadu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bandameedapalle Bandameedapalli Anantapur (25 km)
2Bommaparthy Bommeparthy Anantapur (15 km)
3Bukkacherla Bukkacherla Anantapur (16 km)
4Gandlaparthi Gandlaparthy Anantapur (19 km)
5Gangulakunta Raptadu Anantapur (8 km)
6Gondireddipalle Gondireddipalli Anantapur (18 km)
7Hampapuram Hampapuram Anantapur (16 km)
8Maroor Cherlopalli Anantapur (24 km)
9Palacherla Bhoginepalli Anantapur (32 km)
10Raptadu Parasannayapalli Anantapur (9 km)
11Yerragunta Yerragunta Anantapur (22 km)

Population of Raptadu Mandal

The population profile of Raptadu 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 Raptadu's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 38,057 31,900 6,157
Male Population 19,558 16,416 3,142
Female Population 18,499 15,484 3,015
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,039 3,404 635
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,180 1,843 337
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,859 1,561 298
Literate Population 20,946 16,627 4,319
Literate Male Population 12,387 9,982 2,405
Literate Female Population 8,559 6,645 1,914
Illiterate Population 17,111 15,273 1,838
Illiterate Male Population 7,171 6,434 737
Illiterate Female Population 9,940 8,839 1,101
Total Households 9,377 7,796 1,581

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Raptadu 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 5,089 4,819 270
SC Male Population 2,580 2,454 126
SC Female Population 2,509 2,365 144
Total ST Population 511 425 86
ST Male Population 265 220 45
ST Female Population 246 205 41
Population Density 143 / km² 120 / km² N/A