Chowdepalle Mandal - Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh
Chowdepalle is an administrative mandal in the Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chowdepalle is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Vayalpad, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 218 km², including 217.53 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chowdepalle Mandal
Chowdepalle Mandal has a total of 15 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 | 29 -A. Chinta -Makulapalle | Rural | 29 A.Chintamakulapalle |
| 2 | A.Kothakota | Rural | A. Kothakota |
| 3 | Charala | Rural | Charala |
| 4 | Chowdepalle | Rural | Chowdepalle |
| 5 | Diguvapalle | Rural | Diguvapalle |
| 6 | Durgasamudram | Rural | Durgasamudram |
| 7 | Gaddamvaripalle | Rural | Parikidona |
| 8 | Katiperi | Rural | Katiperi |
| 9 | Kogathi | Rural | Kagithi |
| 10 | Kondamarri | Rural | Vengalavaripalle |
| 11 | Laddigam | Rural | Laddigam |
| 12 | Pandillapalle | Rural | Pandillapalle |
| 13 | Peddayallakuntla | Rural | Peddayellakuntla |
| 14 | Pudipatla | Rural | Pudipatla |
| 15 | Settipeta | Rural | Settipeta |
Population of Chowdepalle Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Chowdepalle Mandal has a total population of 42,103 people, consisting of 21,136 males and 20,967 females. There are 10,525 households in the mandal with an average population density of 194 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,103 | 42,103 | 0 |
| Male Population | 21,136 | 21,136 | 0 |
| Female Population | 20,967 | 20,967 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,525 | 10,525 | 0 |
| Population Density | 194 / km² | 194 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 24,543 literate people and 4,594 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,677 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,148 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) | 4,594 | 4,594 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 24,543 | 24,543 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,560 | 17,560 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,677 | 7,677 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,148 | 1,148 | 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.