Rayadurg
Rayadurg 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 Rayadurg Block (CD) is 05305. The total area of Rayadurg Mandal is 342 km², which includes 292.48 km² of rural area and 49.73 km² of urban area. Rayadurg has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rayadurg Mandal
Rayadurg Mandal has a total of 14 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 Rayadurg Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avuladatla | Avuladatla | Sira(karnataka) (36 km) |
| 2 | Baginayakana Halli | B N Halli | Sira(karnataka) (39 km) |
| 3 | Bondankal | Bondanakal | Bellary (karnataka) (26 km) |
| 4 | Chadam | C Gollala Doddi | Bellary (karnataka) (22 km) |
| 5 | D Kondapuram | D Kondapuram | Bellary(karnataka) (35 km) |
| 6 | Gramadatla | Gramadatla | Bellary (karnataka) (32 km) |
| 7 | Junjurampalle | Junjurampalli | Madhugiri (karnataka) (29 km) |
| 8 | Kontanapalli | Kontanapalli | Sira(karnataka) (40 km) |
| 9 | Mallapuram | Mallapuram | Bellary (karnataka) (26 km) |
| 10 | Mechiri | Mechiri | Bellary (karnataka) (26 km) |
| 11 | Nagireddipalle | Nagireddipalli | Madhugiri (karnataka) (35 km) |
| 12 | Udegolam | Udegolam | Sira(karnataka) (47 km) |
| 13 | Vadrahonnur | Vadrahonnur | Bellary(karnataka) (35 km) |
| 14 | Veparalla | Kenchanapalli | Madhugiri (karnataka) (40 km) |
Population of Rayadurg Mandal
The population profile of Rayadurg 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 Rayadurg 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 | 1,02,691 | 40,942 | 61,749 |
| Male Population | 51,887 | 20,976 | 30,911 |
| Female Population | 50,804 | 19,966 | 30,838 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,454 | 4,992 | 7,462 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,397 | 2,582 | 3,815 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,057 | 2,410 | 3,647 |
| Literate Population | 55,659 | 17,878 | 37,781 |
| Literate Male Population | 31,725 | 10,929 | 20,796 |
| Literate Female Population | 23,934 | 6,949 | 16,985 |
| Illiterate Population | 47,032 | 23,064 | 23,968 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,162 | 10,047 | 10,115 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,870 | 13,017 | 13,853 |
| Total Households | 20,939 | 8,661 | 12,278 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rayadurg Mandal is around 1,02,691 people. This includes 51,887 males and 50,804 females. Rural population is about 40,942 (20,976 males and 19,966 females), while urban population is nearly 61,749 (30,911 males and 30,838 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,454 of the population, with 6,397 boys and 6,057 girls. Rural areas have 4,992 children, and urban areas have about 7,462 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 55,659 literate people in Rayadurg Mandal, including 31,725 literate males and 23,934 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 17,878 individuals and urban literacy covers around 37,781 people.
- About 47,032 people in Rayadurg Mandal are not literate, including 20,162 males and 26,870 females. Rural areas include 23,064 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 23,968 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,939 households, with 8,661 in villages and 12,278 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rayadurg 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 | 12,022 | 7,895 | 4,127 |
| SC Male Population | 6,103 | 4,086 | 2,017 |
| SC Female Population | 5,919 | 3,809 | 2,110 |
| Total ST Population | 3,346 | 2,127 | 1,219 |
| ST Male Population | 1,726 | 1,114 | 612 |
| ST Female Population | 1,620 | 1,013 | 607 |
| Population Density | 300 / km² | 140 / km² | 1,242 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rayadurg Mandal is approximately 12,022 people, including 6,103 males and 5,919 females. Around 7,895 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,127 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rayadurg Mandal is about 3,346 people, including 1,726 males and 1,620 females. Around 2,127 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,219 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 300 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 140 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,242 people per sq. km.