Rapthadu Mandal - Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh
Rapthadu 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. Rapthadu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Zangalapalle, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.
The total area of the mandal is 267 km², including 266.50 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 945 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rapthadu Mandal
Rapthadu Mandal has a total of 11 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 | Bandameedapalle | Rural | Bandameedapalli |
| 2 | Bommaparthy | Rural | Bommeparthy |
| 3 | Bukkacherla | Rural | Bukkacherla |
| 4 | Gandlaparthi | Rural | Kothapalli |
| 5 | Gangulakunta | Rural | Raptadu |
| 6 | Gondireddipalle | Rural | Pullalarevu |
| 7 | Hampapuram | Rural | Hampapuram |
| 8 | Maroor | Rural | Marur |
| 9 | Palacherla | Rural | Palacherla |
| 10 | Raptadu (Part) | Rural | Raptadu |
| 11 | Yerragunta | Rural | Yerragunta |
Population of Rapthadu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Rapthadu Mandal has a total population of 38,057 people, consisting of 19,558 males and 18,499 females. There are 9,377 households in the mandal with an average population density of 143 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,057 | 31,900 | 6,157 |
| Male Population | 19,558 | 16,416 | 3,142 |
| Female Population | 18,499 | 15,484 | 3,015 |
| Total Households | 9,377 | 7,796 | 1,581 |
| Population Density | 143 / km² | 120 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 20,946 literate people and 4,039 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,089 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 511 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) | 4,039 | 3,404 | 635 |
| Literate Population | 20,946 | 16,627 | 4,319 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,111 | 15,273 | 1,838 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,089 | 4,819 | 270 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 511 | 425 | 86 |
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.