Kalakada
Kalakada 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 Kalakada Block (CD) is 05371. The total area of Kalakada Mandal is 238 km². Kalakada has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kalakada Mandal
Kalakada Mandal has a total of 16 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 Kalakada Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devalapalle | Devalapalle | Rayachoti (40 km) |
| 2 | Enugondapalem | Yenugondapalem | Madanapalle (30 km) |
| 3 | Gangapuram | Gangapuram | Rayachoti (35 km) |
| 4 | Gudibanda | Gudibanda | Rayachoti (30 km) |
| 5 | Kadirayacheruvu | Kadirayacheruvu | Madanapalle (45 km) |
| 6 | Kalakada | Balaiahgaripalle | Rayachoti (27 km) |
| 7 | Kalakadadoddi Palle | Kalakadadoddipalle | Rayachoti (43 km) |
| 8 | Kalakadakothapalle | Kalakada | Rayachoti (30 km) |
| 9 | Kona | Kona | Rayachoti (32 km) |
| 10 | Madinenipalem | Nadimicherla | Rayachoti (50 km) |
| 11 | Mudiamvaripalle | Mudiamvaripalle | Madanapalle (40 km) |
| 12 | Nadimicherla | Nadimicherla | Rayachoti (50 km) |
| 13 | Nawabpet | Nawabpet | Madanapalle (44 km) |
| 14 | Pothavaripalle | Batavaripalle | Rayachoti (29 km) |
| 15 | Ratiguntapalle | Rathiguntapalle | Rayachoti (35 km) |
| 16 | Yerrakotapalle | Yerrakotapalle | Madanapalle (45 km) |
Population of Kalakada Mandal
The population profile of Kalakada 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 Kalakada 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 | 34,326 | 34,326 | N/A |
| Male Population | 17,182 | 17,182 | N/A |
| Female Population | 17,144 | 17,144 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,716 | 3,716 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,004 | 2,004 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,712 | 1,712 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 19,640 | 19,640 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 11,294 | 11,294 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 8,346 | 8,346 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 14,686 | 14,686 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,888 | 5,888 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,798 | 8,798 | N/A |
| Total Households | 9,125 | 9,125 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 34,326 people. Includes nearly 17,182 males and 17,144 females. Rural population is about 34,326 people.
- There are around 3,716 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,004 boys and 1,712 girls.
- Literate population is about 19,640 people. Non-literate population is around 14,686 people.
- There are nearly 9,125 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kalakada 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 | 3,806 | 3,806 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,882 | 1,882 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,924 | 1,924 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,356 | 1,356 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 667 | 667 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 689 | 689 | N/A |
| Population Density | 144 / km² | 144 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kalakada Mandal is approximately 3,806 people, including 1,882 males and 1,924 females. Around 3,806 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kalakada Mandal is about 1,356 people, including 667 males and 689 females. Around 1,356 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 144 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 144 people per sq. km.