Chowdepalle
Chowdepalle 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 Chowdepalle Block (CD) is 05413. The total area of Chowdepalle Mandal is 218 km². Chowdepalle has a sex ratio of approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chowdepalle Mandal
Chowdepalle Mandal has a total of 15 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 Chowdepalle Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 A Chinta Makulapalle | 29 A Chintamakulapalle | Punganur (11 km) |
| 2 | A Kothakota | A Kothakota | Punganur (8 km) |
| 3 | Charala | Charala | Punganur (20 km) |
| 4 | Chowdepalle | Chowdepalle | Punganur (16 km) |
| 5 | Diguvapalle | Diguvapalle | Punganur (14 km) |
| 6 | Durgasamudram | Durgasamudram | Punganur (22 km) |
| 7 | Gaddamvaripalle | Gaddamvaripalle | Punganur (22 km) |
| 8 | Katiperi | Katiperi | Punganur (10 km) |
| 9 | Kogathi | Kagithi | Punganur (13 km) |
| 10 | Kondamarri | Aminigunta | Punganur (19 km) |
| 11 | Laddigam | Laddigam | Punganur (8 km) |
| 12 | Pandillapalle | Pandillapalle | Punganur (19 km) |
| 13 | Peddayallakuntla | Peddayellakuntla | Punganur (14 km) |
| 14 | Pudipatla | Kondaiahgari Palle | Punganur (10 km) |
| 15 | Settipeta | Settipeta | Punganur (19 km) |
Population of Chowdepalle Mandal
The population profile of Chowdepalle 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 Chowdepalle 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 | 42,103 | 42,103 | N/A |
| Male Population | 21,136 | 21,136 | N/A |
| Female Population | 20,967 | 20,967 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,594 | 4,594 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,376 | 2,376 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,218 | 2,218 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 24,543 | 24,543 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 14,225 | 14,225 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,318 | 10,318 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 17,560 | 17,560 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,911 | 6,911 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,649 | 10,649 | N/A |
| Total Households | 10,525 | 10,525 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 42,103 people. Includes nearly 21,136 males and 20,967 females. Rural population is about 42,103 people.
- There are around 4,594 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,376 boys and 2,218 girls.
- Literate population is about 24,543 people. Non-literate population is around 17,560 people.
- There are nearly 10,525 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chowdepalle 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 | 7,677 | 7,677 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,856 | 3,856 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,821 | 3,821 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,148 | 1,148 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 574 | 574 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 574 | 574 | N/A |
| Population Density | 194 / km² | 194 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chowdepalle Mandal is approximately 7,677 people, including 3,856 males and 3,821 females. Around 7,677 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chowdepalle Mandal is about 1,148 people, including 574 males and 574 females. Around 1,148 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 194 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 194 people per sq. km.