Somandepalle
Somandepalle 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 Somandepalle Block (CD) is 05363. The total area of Somandepalle Mandal is 220 km², which includes 189.54 km² of rural area and 30.34 km² of urban area. Somandepalle has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Somandepalle Mandal
Somandepalle Mandal has a total of 20 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 Somandepalle Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brahmanapalle | Brahmanapalli | Hindupur (20 km) |
| 2 | Brahmasamudram | Brahmasamudram | Hindupur (20 km) |
| 3 | Bussaiahgaripalle | Naginayanicheruvu | Hindupur (11 km) |
| 4 | Chalakur | Chalakur | Hindupur (16 km) |
| 5 | Challapalle | Challapalli | Hindupur (5 km) |
| 6 | Chennapuram | Magecheruvu | Hindupur (35 km) |
| 7 | Edulabalapuram | Edulabalapuram | Hindupur (22 km) |
| 8 | Gudipalle | Gudipalli | Hindupur (11 km) |
| 9 | Julukunta | Julukunta | Hindupur (26 km) |
| 10 | Kethaganicheruvu | Kethaganicheruvu | Hindupur (15 km) |
| 11 | Kothapalle | Magecheruvu | Hindupur (28 km) |
| 12 | Magecheruvu | Magecheruvu | Hindupur (27 km) |
| 13 | Mandli | Mandli | Hindupur (28 km) |
| 14 | Nadimpalle | Nadimpalli | Hindupur (15 km) |
| 15 | Naginayanicheruvu | Naginayanicheruvu | Hindupur (35 km) |
| 16 | Pandiparthi | Pandiparthi | Hindupur (22 km) |
| 17 | Somandepalle | Somandepalli | Somandepalle |
| 18 | Tungodu | Tungodu | Hindupur (24 km) |
| 19 | Velagamakulapalle | Gudipalli | Hindupur (12 km) |
| 20 | Velidadakala | Velidadakala | Hindupur (23 km) |
Population of Somandepalle Mandal
The population profile of Somandepalle 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 Somandepalle 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 | 47,591 | 28,696 | 18,895 |
| Male Population | 24,340 | 14,692 | 9,648 |
| Female Population | 23,251 | 14,004 | 9,247 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,317 | 3,004 | 2,313 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,785 | 1,583 | 1,202 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,532 | 1,421 | 1,111 |
| Literate Population | 25,669 | 14,427 | 11,242 |
| Literate Male Population | 15,264 | 8,749 | 6,515 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,405 | 5,678 | 4,727 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,922 | 14,269 | 7,653 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,076 | 5,943 | 3,133 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,846 | 8,326 | 4,520 |
| Total Households | 11,670 | 6,926 | 4,744 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Somandepalle Mandal is around 47,591 people. This includes 24,340 males and 23,251 females. Rural population is about 28,696 (14,692 males and 14,004 females), while urban population is nearly 18,895 (9,648 males and 9,247 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,317 of the population, with 2,785 boys and 2,532 girls. Rural areas have 3,004 children, and urban areas have about 2,313 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 25,669 literate people in Somandepalle Mandal, including 15,264 literate males and 10,405 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 14,427 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,242 people.
- About 21,922 people in Somandepalle Mandal are not literate, including 9,076 males and 12,846 females. Rural areas include 14,269 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,653 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 11,670 households, with 6,926 in villages and 4,744 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Somandepalle 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 | 7,875 | 5,870 | 2,005 |
| SC Male Population | 3,993 | 2,982 | 1,011 |
| SC Female Population | 3,882 | 2,888 | 994 |
| Total ST Population | 1,318 | 812 | 506 |
| ST Male Population | 662 | 413 | 249 |
| ST Female Population | 656 | 399 | 257 |
| Population Density | 216 / km² | 151 / km² | 623 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Somandepalle Mandal is approximately 7,875 people, including 3,993 males and 3,882 females. Around 5,870 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,005 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Somandepalle Mandal is about 1,318 people, including 662 males and 656 females. Around 812 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 506 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 216 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 151 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 623 people per sq. km.