Peddavaduguru Mandal - Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh
Peddavaduguru 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. Peddavaduguru is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Jakkalacheruvu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 294 km², including 294.39 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 963 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Peddavaduguru Mandal
Peddavaduguru Mandal has a total of 24 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 | Appecherla | Rural | Burnakunta |
| 2 | Avulampalle | Rural | Virupapuram |
| 3 | Chinnavadugur | Rural | Chinnavaduguru |
| 4 | Chintacheruvu | Rural | Chinthala Cheruvu |
| 5 | Chitrachedu | Rural | Rampuram |
| 6 | Chitturu | Rural | Chitturu |
| 7 | Dimmagudi | Rural | Dimmagudi |
| 8 | G. Venkatampalle | Rural | G.Venkatampalli |
| 9 | Gooty Ananta Puram | Rural | Kasepalli |
| 10 | Kandlaguduru | Rural | Kandlaguduru |
| 11 | Konapuram | Rural | Ravuludiki |
| 12 | Konduru | Rural | Penakalapadu (U.I) |
| 13 | Kristipadu | Rural | Kristipadu |
| 14 | Mallenipalle | Rural | Mallenipalli |
| 15 | Medimakulapalle | Rural | Medimakulapalli |
| 16 | Miduthuru | Rural | Miduthuru |
| 17 | Molakathalla | Rural | Chitrachedu |
| 18 | Muppalagutti | Rural | Muppalagutti |
| 19 | Nagalapuram | Rural | P.Kottalapalli |
| 20 | Peddavadugur | Rural | Peddavadugur |
| 21 | Penakalapadu | Rural | Penakalapadu (U.I) |
| 22 | Ravuludiki | Rural | Ravuludiki |
| 23 | Teliki | Rural | Medimakulapalli |
| 24 | Virupapuram | Rural | Virupapuram |
Population of Peddavaduguru Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Peddavaduguru Mandal has a total population of 45,771 people, consisting of 23,311 males and 22,460 females. There are 11,129 households in the mandal with an average population density of 155 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,771 | 45,771 | 0 |
| Male Population | 23,311 | 23,311 | 0 |
| Female Population | 22,460 | 22,460 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,129 | 11,129 | 0 |
| Population Density | 155 / km² | 155 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 22,893 literate people and 5,158 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,705 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 209 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) | 5,158 | 5,158 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 22,893 | 22,893 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,878 | 22,878 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,705 | 8,705 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 209 | 209 | 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.