Tsunduru Mandal - Bapatla District, Andhra Pradesh
Tsunduru 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. Tsunduru is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Tsunduru, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 106 km², including 105.50 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1025 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tsunduru Mandal
Tsunduru Mandal has a total of 12 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 | Alapadu | Rural | Alapadu |
| 2 | Chinaparimi | Rural | Chinaparimi |
| 3 | Edlapalle | Rural | Edlapalli |
| 4 | Kothapalle Narikellapalle | Rural | Kothapallinarkallapalli |
| 5 | Manduru | Rural | Manduru |
| 6 | Modukuru | Rural | Modukuru |
| 7 | Pedagadelavarru | Rural | Pedagadelavarru |
| 8 | Penugudurupadu | Rural | Penugudurupadu |
| 9 | Thottempudi | Rural | Thottempudi |
| 10 | Tsundur | Rural | Tsunduru |
| 11 | Valiveru | Rural | Valiveru |
| 12 | Vetapalem | Rural | Vetapalem |
Population of Tsunduru Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Tsunduru Mandal has a total population of 45,778 people, consisting of 22,599 males and 23,179 females. There are 13,873 households in the mandal with an average population density of 434 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,778 | 45,778 | 0 |
| Male Population | 22,599 | 22,599 | 0 |
| Female Population | 23,179 | 23,179 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,873 | 13,873 | 0 |
| Population Density | 434 / km² | 434 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 28,384 literate people and 3,842 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,379 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,190 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,842 | 3,842 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 28,384 | 28,384 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,394 | 17,394 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,379 | 15,379 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,190 | 2,190 | 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.