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, the sub-district code of Raptadu Block (CD) is 05331. The total area of Raptadu Mandal is 267 km². Raptadu has a sex ratio of approximately 945 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandameedapalle | Bandameedapalli | Anantapur (25 km) |
| 2 | Bommaparthy | Bommeparthy | Anantapur (15 km) |
| 3 | Bukkacherla | Bukkacherla | Anantapur (16 km) |
| 4 | Gandlaparthi | Gandlaparthy | Anantapur (19 km) |
| 5 | Gangulakunta | Raptadu | Anantapur (8 km) |
| 6 | Gondireddipalle | Gondireddipalli | Anantapur (18 km) |
| 7 | Hampapuram | Hampapuram | Anantapur (16 km) |
| 8 | Maroor | Cherlopalli | Anantapur (24 km) |
| 9 | Palacherla | Bhoginepalli | Anantapur (32 km) |
| 10 | Raptadu | Parasannayapalli | Anantapur (9 km) |
| 11 | Yerragunta | 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Raptadu Mandal is around 38,057 people. This includes 19,558 males and 18,499 females. Rural population is about 31,900 (16,416 males and 15,484 females), while urban population is nearly 6,157 (3,142 males and 3,015 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,039 of the population, with 2,180 boys and 1,859 girls. Rural areas have 3,404 children, and urban areas have about 635 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 20,946 literate people in Raptadu Mandal, including 12,387 literate males and 8,559 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 16,627 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,319 people.
- About 17,111 people in Raptadu Mandal are not literate, including 7,171 males and 9,940 females. Rural areas include 15,273 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,838 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 9,377 households, with 7,796 in villages and 1,581 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Raptadu 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Raptadu Mandal is approximately 5,089 people, including 2,580 males and 2,509 females. Around 4,819 people live in rural parts. Nearly 270 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Raptadu Mandal is about 511 people, including 265 males and 246 females. Around 425 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 86 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 143 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 120 people per sq. km.