Bukkaraya Samudram Mandal - Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh
Bukkaraya Samudram 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. Bukkaraya Samudram is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Anantapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 266 km², including 265.59 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bukkaraya Samudram Mandal
Bukkaraya Samudram Mandal has a total of 14 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 | Bodiganidoddi | Rural | Korrapadu |
| 2 | Bukkarayasamudram | Rural | B.K.Samudram |
| 3 | Chedulla | Rural | Chedulla |
| 4 | Chennampalle | Rural | Chennampalli |
| 5 | Chennarayunipalle | Rural | Neelampalli |
| 6 | Danduvaripalle | Rural | Danduvaripalli |
| 7 | Govindapalle | Rural | Govindapalli |
| 8 | Janthulur | Rural | Janthulur |
| 9 | Kondakinda Agraharam | Rural | Venkatapuram |
| 10 | Korrapadu | Rural | Korrapadu |
| 11 | Podaralla | Rural | Vadiyampeta |
| 12 | Reddipalle | Rural | Reddipalli |
| 13 | Siddampeta | Rural | Neelampalli |
| 14 | Siddarampuram | Rural | Siddarampuram |
Population of Bukkaraya Samudram Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Bukkaraya Samudram Mandal has a total population of 67,384 people, consisting of 34,582 males and 32,802 females. There are 16,091 households in the mandal with an average population density of 254 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,384 | 67,384 | 0 |
| Male Population | 34,582 | 34,582 | 0 |
| Female Population | 32,802 | 32,802 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,091 | 16,091 | 0 |
| Population Density | 254 / km² | 254 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 35,035 literate people and 8,141 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,929 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,608 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) | 8,141 | 8,141 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 35,035 | 35,035 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,349 | 32,349 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,929 | 10,929 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,608 | 2,608 | 0 |
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.