Rayadurg Mandal - Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh
Rayadurg is an administrative mandal in the Ananthapuramu district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Rayadurg is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Rayadurg, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 342 km², including 292.48 km² rural area and 49.73 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rayadurg Mandal
Rayadurg Mandal has a total of 15 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avuladatla | Rural | Avuladatla |
| 2 | Baginayakana Halli | Rural | B.N. Halli |
| 3 | Bondankal | Rural | Bondanakal |
| 4 | Chadam | Rural | Chadam |
| 5 | D.Kondapuram | Rural | D.Kondapuram |
| 6 | Gramadatla | Rural | T.Veerapuram |
| 7 | Junjurampalle | Rural | Rekulakunta |
| 8 | Kontanapalli | Rural | Kontanapalli |
| 9 | Mallapuram | Rural | Pallepalli |
| 10 | Mechiri | Rural | Mechiri |
| 11 | Nagireddipalle | Rural | Nagireddipalli |
| 12 | Rayadurgam | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Udegolam | Rural | Udegolam |
| 14 | Vadrahonnur | Rural | Vadrahonnur |
| 15 | Veparalla | Rural | Veparalla |
Population of Rayadurg Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Rayadurg Mandal has a total population of 1,02,691 people, consisting of 51,887 males and 50,804 females. There are 20,939 households in the mandal with an average population density of 300 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 20,939 | 8,661 | 12,278 |
| Population Density | 300 / km² | 140 / km² | 1,242 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 55,659 literate people and 12,454 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 12,022 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,346 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,454 | 4,992 | 7,462 |
| Literate Population | 55,659 | 17,878 | 37,781 |
| Illiterate Population | 47,032 | 23,064 | 23,968 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 12,022 | 7,895 | 4,127 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,346 | 2,127 | 1,219 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.