Karlapalem Mandal - Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
Karlapalem is an administrative mandal in the Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Karlapalem is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Appikatla, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.
The total area of the mandal is 105 km², including 105.08 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Karlapalem Mandal
Karlapalem Mandal has a total of 5 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 | Buddam | Rural | Buddam |
| 2 | Ganapavaram | Rural | Pedapuluguvaripalem |
| 3 | Karlapalem | Rural | Yetruvaripalem |
| 4 | Perali | Rural | Tummalapalli |
| 5 | Yazali | Rural | Yazali |
Population of Karlapalem Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Karlapalem Mandal has a total population of 50,320 people, consisting of 25,232 males and 25,088 females. There are 14,361 households in the mandal with an average population density of 479 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,320 | 50,320 | 0 |
| Male Population | 25,232 | 25,232 | 0 |
| Female Population | 25,088 | 25,088 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,361 | 14,361 | 0 |
| Population Density | 479 / km² | 479 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 27,692 literate people and 4,684 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,499 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,309 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) | 4,684 | 4,684 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 27,692 | 27,692 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,628 | 22,628 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,499 | 8,499 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,309 | 3,309 | 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.