Chittoor
Chittoor is a district in the Andhra Pradesh State of India. The total area of Chittoor district is 15,152 km², which includes 14,833.38 km² of rural area and 318.62 km² of urban area. There are about 1,455 villages in Chittoor district.
For administrative convenience, Chittoor district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 66 mandals in Chittoor district. Here is the list of all Chittoor Mandals / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Mandals in Chittoor District
| # | Mandal (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B Kothakota | 276 | 59,465 |
| 2 | Baireddipalle | 269 | 56,538 |
| 3 | Bangarupalem | 346 | 73,199 |
| 4 | Buchinaidu Kandriga | 158 | 34,261 |
| 5 | Chandragiri | 328 | 57,286 |
| 6 | Chinnagottigallu | 174 | 26,150 |
| 7 | Chittoor | 177 | 2,12,816 |
| 8 | Chowdepalle | 218 | 42,103 |
| 9 | Gangadhara Nellore | 201 | 69,543 |
| 10 | Gangavaram | 233 | 56,183 |
| 11 | Gudipala | 190 | 43,306 |
| 12 | Gudupalle | 150 | 45,004 |
| 13 | Gurramkonda | 259 | 42,772 |
| 14 | Irala | 237 | 50,631 |
| 15 | K V B Puram | 493 | 42,111 |
| 16 | Kalakada | 238 | 34,326 |
| 17 | Kalikiri | 176 | 48,729 |
| 18 | Kambhamvaripalle | 280 | 42,351 |
| 19 | Karvetinagar | 156 | 47,764 |
| 20 | Kuppam | 363 | 1,20,479 |
| 21 | Kurabalakota | 177 | 41,235 |
| 22 | Madanapalle | 347 | 2,33,182 |
| 23 | Mulakalacheruvu | 268 | 45,556 |
| 24 | Nagalapuram | 292 | 34,026 |
| 25 | Nagari | 103 | 96,152 |
| 26 | Narayanavanam | 230 | 37,041 |
| 27 | Nimmanapalle | 233 | 32,890 |
| 28 | Nindra | 76 | 28,993 |
| 29 | Pakala | 169 | 56,667 |
| 30 | Palamaner | 237 | 81,470 |
| 31 | Palasamudram | 215 | 23,657 |
| 32 | Pedda Thippasamudram | 288 | 53,079 |
| 33 | Peddamandyam | 261 | 34,502 |
| 34 | Peddapanjani | 215 | 58,423 |
| 35 | Penumuru | 154 | 41,539 |
| 36 | Pichatur | 125 | 31,524 |
| 37 | Pileru | 300 | 73,016 |
| 38 | Pulicherla | 236 | 37,108 |
| 39 | Punganur | 257 | 1,09,702 |
| 40 | Puthalapattu | 169 | 46,412 |
| 41 | Puttur | 139 | 79,166 |
| 42 | Ramachandrapuram | 164 | 31,373 |
| 43 | Ramakuppam | 329 | 57,851 |
| 44 | Ramasamudram | 223 | 49,202 |
| 45 | Renigunta | 178 | 75,789 |
| 46 | Rompicherla | 139 | 26,335 |
| 47 | Santhipuram | 186 | 61,789 |
| 48 | Satyavedu | 247 | 52,979 |
| 49 | Sodam | 205 | 34,394 |
| 50 | Somala | 472 | 43,528 |
| 51 | Srikalahasti | 362 | 1,37,637 |
| 52 | Srirangarajapuram | 117 | 38,926 |
| 53 | Thamballapalle | 329 | 39,914 |
| 54 | Thavanampalle | 155 | 53,708 |
| 55 | Thottambedu | 205 | 43,044 |
| 56 | Tirupati Rural | 85 | 1,17,445 |
| 57 | Tirupati Urban | 406 | 4,07,232 |
| 58 | Vadamalapeta | 98 | 32,407 |
| 59 | Valmikipuram | 209 | 45,274 |
| 60 | Varadaiahpalem | 213 | 45,068 |
| 61 | Vedurukuppam | 314 | 46,853 |
| 62 | Venkatagirikota | 288 | 88,321 |
| 63 | Vijayapuram | 101 | 30,048 |
| 64 | Yadamarri | 176 | 50,176 |
| 65 | Yerpedu | 227 | 56,403 |
| 66 | Yerravaripalem | 311 | 28,011 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
K.V.B.Puram is the largest mandal in chittoor district, covering an area of 493.49 km², while Nindra is the smallest mandal in the district, with an area of 75.59 km². Tirupati (Urban) is the most populous, whereas Palasamudram is the least populous mandal in chittoor district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | K.V.B.Puram | Tirupati (Urban) |
| Smallest Tehsil | Nindra | Nindra |
Population of Chittoor District
The population of Chittoor offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Chittoor, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,74,064 | 29,42,678 | 12,31,386 |
| Total Male Population | 20,90,204 | 14,74,052 | 6,16,152 |
| Total Female Population | 20,83,860 | 14,68,626 | 6,15,234 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,44,572 | 3,20,194 | 1,24,378 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,30,283 | 1,65,695 | 64,588 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,14,289 | 1,54,499 | 59,790 |
| Literate Population | 26,67,878 | 17,57,216 | 9,10,662 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,84,794 | 9,98,751 | 4,86,043 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,83,084 | 7,58,465 | 4,24,619 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,06,186 | 11,85,462 | 3,20,724 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,05,410 | 4,75,301 | 1,30,109 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,00,776 | 7,10,161 | 1,90,615 |
| Households | 10,39,953 | 7,37,322 | 3,02,631 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chittoor district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Chittoor district is 41,74,064, including 20,90,204 males and 20,83,860 females. In rural areas, it is 29,42,678, including 14,74,052 males and 14,68,626 females. In urban areas, it is 12,31,386, including 6,16,152 males and 6,15,234 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Chittoor district is 4,44,572, including 2,30,283 boys and 2,14,289 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,20,194, including 1,65,695 boys and 1,54,499 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,24,378, including 64,588 boys and 59,790 girls.
- Literate population in Chittoor district is around 26,67,878, including 14,84,794 males and 11,83,084 females. In rural areas, it is 17,57,216, including 9,98,751 males and 7,58,465 females. In urban areas, it is 9,10,662, including 4,86,043 males and 4,24,619 females.
- Illiterate population in Chittoor district is about 15,06,186, including 6,05,410 males and 9,00,776 females. In rural areas, it is 11,85,462, including 4,75,301 males and 7,10,161 females. In urban areas, it is 3,20,724, including 1,30,109 males and 1,90,615 females.
- There are about 10,39,953 households in Chittoor district, including 7,37,322 in rural areas and 3,02,631 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chittoor. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,85,760 | 6,47,424 | 1,38,336 |
| SC Male Population | 3,89,582 | 3,21,941 | 67,641 |
| SC Female Population | 3,96,178 | 3,25,483 | 70,695 |
| Total ST Population | 1,59,165 | 1,28,753 | 30,412 |
| ST Male Population | 79,756 | 64,879 | 14,877 |
| ST Female Population | 79,409 | 63,874 | 15,535 |
| Population Density | 276 / km² | 198 / km² | 3,865 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chittoor district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chittoor district is approximately 7,85,760, including 3,89,582 males and 3,96,178 females. In rural areas, it is 6,47,424, including 3,21,941 males and 3,25,483 females. In urban areas, it is 1,38,336, including 67,641 males and 70,695 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chittoor district is about 1,59,165, including 79,756 males and 79,409 females. In rural areas, it is 1,28,753, including 64,879 males and 63,874 females. In urban areas, it is 30,412, including 14,877 males and 15,535 females.
- Overall population density of Chittoor district is around 276 people per km². Rural areas have about 198 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,865 people per km².