Chittoor
Chittoor is a Town and Mandal in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. In India, a mandal is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Chittoor Block (CD) is 05421. The total area of Chittoor Mandal is 177 km², which includes 131.06 km² of rural area and 46.02 km² of urban area. Chittoor has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chittoor Mandal
Chittoor Mandal has a total of 34 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chittoor Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alukurupalle | Kurchivedu | Chittoor (14 km) |
| 2 | Anagallu | Anagallu | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 3 | Ananthapuram | Ananthapuram | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 4 | Anupalle | N/A | Chittoor (7 km) |
| 5 | Arathala | Chinthalagunta | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 6 | Ayanavedu | Anagallu | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 7 | Bakara Narasinga Rayani Peta | Kurchivedu | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 8 | Bandapalle | Guvvakallu | Chittoor (6 km) |
| 9 | Chinthalagunta | Chinthalagunta | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 10 | Diguvamasapalle | Diguvamasapalle | Chittoor (10 km) |
| 11 | Doddipalle | N/A | Chittoor |
| 12 | Gollapalle | Guvvakallu | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 13 | Guvvakallu | Guvvakallu | Chittoor (10 km) |
| 14 | Krishnapuram | Pachanapalli | Chittoor (10 km) |
| 15 | Kurchivedu | Kurchivedu | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 16 | Lakshmambapuram | N/A | Chittoor (6 km) |
| 17 | Mangasamudram | N/A | Chittoor |
| 18 | Mapakshi | N/A | Chittoor (9 km) |
| 19 | Murakambattu | N/A | Chittoor |
| 20 | Muthukuru | Muthukoor | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 21 | Narigapalle | N/A | Chittoor (7 km) |
| 22 | Pachanapalle | Pachanapalli | Chittoor (12 km) |
| 23 | Paluru | Paloor | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 24 | Peddisettipalle | Nayanicheruvu | Chittoor (20 km) |
| 25 | Perumalla Khandriga | Perumallakandiga | Chittoor (10 km) |
| 26 | S Venkatapuram | Kurchivedu | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 27 | Settiappam Thangal | Ananthapuram | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 28 | Siddampalle | N/A | Chittoor (8 km) |
| 29 | Tenabanda | Cherlopalle | Chittoor (2 km) |
| 30 | Thalambedu | Thalambedu | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 31 | Thenebanda | Cherlopalle | Chittoor (2 km) |
| 32 | Thumminda | Thoppatipalle | Chittoor (16 km) |
| 33 | Varadarajulapalle | Perumallakandiga | Chittoor (10 km) |
| 34 | Venkatapuram | Pachanapalli | Chittoor (13 km) |
Population of Chittoor Mandal
The population profile of Chittoor Mandal offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Chittoor Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,12,816 | 37,169 | 1,75,647 |
| Male Population | 1,06,211 | 18,702 | 87,509 |
| Female Population | 1,06,605 | 18,467 | 88,138 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,533 | 3,884 | 16,649 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,781 | 2,063 | 8,718 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,752 | 1,821 | 7,931 |
| Literate Population | 1,59,641 | 24,663 | 1,34,978 |
| Literate Male Population | 84,754 | 13,680 | 71,074 |
| Literate Female Population | 74,887 | 10,983 | 63,904 |
| Illiterate Population | 53,175 | 12,506 | 40,669 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,457 | 5,022 | 16,435 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,718 | 7,484 | 24,234 |
| Total Households | 54,441 | 9,540 | 44,901 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chittoor Mandal is around 2,12,816 people. This includes 1,06,211 males and 1,06,605 females. Rural population is about 37,169 (18,702 males and 18,467 females), while urban population is nearly 1,75,647 (87,509 males and 88,138 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 20,533 of the population, with 10,781 boys and 9,752 girls. Rural areas have 3,884 children, and urban areas have about 16,649 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,59,641 literate people in Chittoor Mandal, including 84,754 literate males and 74,887 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,663 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,34,978 people.
- About 53,175 people in Chittoor Mandal are not literate, including 21,457 males and 31,718 females. Rural areas include 12,506 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 40,669 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 54,441 households, with 9,540 in villages and 44,901 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chittoor Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 39,551 | 13,047 | 26,504 |
| SC Male Population | 19,654 | 6,523 | 13,131 |
| SC Female Population | 19,897 | 6,524 | 13,373 |
| Total ST Population | 2,618 | 961 | 1,657 |
| ST Male Population | 1,322 | 486 | 836 |
| ST Female Population | 1,296 | 475 | 821 |
| Population Density | 1,202 / km² | 284 / km² | 3,817 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chittoor Mandal is approximately 39,551 people, including 19,654 males and 19,897 females. Around 13,047 people live in rural parts. Nearly 26,504 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chittoor Mandal is about 2,618 people, including 1,322 males and 1,296 females. Around 961 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,657 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,202 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 284 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,817 people per sq. km.