Kanekal Mandal - Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh
Kanekal 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. Kanekal is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Somalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 401 km², including 400.81 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 974 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kanekal Mandal
Kanekal Mandal has a total of 17 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 | Bennikal | Rural | Bennikal |
| 2 | Bidurukontham | Rural | Bidurukuntham |
| 3 | Brahmasamudram | Rural | Brahmasamudram |
| 4 | Ganigera | Rural | Jakkalavadiki |
| 5 | Garudachedu | Rural | Garudachedu |
| 6 | Hanakanahal | Rural | Hanakanahal |
| 7 | Hulikera | Rural | Hulikera |
| 8 | Kalekurthi | Rural | Kalekurthy |
| 9 | Kanekal | Rural | Kanekal |
| 10 | Malyam | Rural | Malyam |
| 11 | Meenahalli | Rural | Garudachedu |
| 12 | N.Hanumapuram | Rural | N.Hanumapuram |
| 13 | Ratchumarri | Rural | Ratchumarri |
| 14 | Sollapuram | Rural | Sollapuram |
| 15 | Thumbiganur | Rural | Thumbiganur |
| 16 | Udegolam | Rural | Udegolam |
| 17 | Yerragunta | Rural | Yerragunta |
Population of Kanekal Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kanekal Mandal has a total population of 64,979 people, consisting of 32,908 males and 32,071 females. There are 13,923 households in the mandal with an average population density of 162 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,979 | 64,979 | 0 |
| Male Population | 32,908 | 32,908 | 0 |
| Female Population | 32,071 | 32,071 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,923 | 13,923 | 0 |
| Population Density | 162 / km² | 162 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 31,666 literate people and 7,701 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,872 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 205 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) | 7,701 | 7,701 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 31,666 | 31,666 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,313 | 33,313 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,872 | 9,872 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 205 | 205 | 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.