Palasamudram Mandal - Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Palasamudram is an administrative mandal in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Palasamudram is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Ramapuram, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.
The total area of the mandal is 215 km², including 215.43 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 995 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palasamudram Mandal
Palasamudram Mandal has a total of 19 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 | Allipoolagunta | Rural | Kodandaramapuram |
| 2 | Amudala | Rural | Amudala |
| 3 | Amudalaputhur | Rural | Balakrishnapuram |
| 4 | Balakrishnapuram | Rural | Balakrishnapuram |
| 5 | Gangamambapuram | Rural | Kodandaramapuram |
| 6 | Kaverirajupuram | Rural | Amudala |
| 7 | Krishnajammapuram | Rural | Krishnajammapuram |
| 8 | Lakshminarasimha Puram | Rural | Amudala |
| 9 | Mamidimanumoola | Rural | Kodandaramapuram |
| 10 | Matavalam | Rural | Simharajupuram |
| 11 | Narasimhapuram @ A.Khandriga | Rural | Narasimhapuram |
| 12 | Palasamudram | Rural | Palasamudram |
| 13 | Ramakrishnapuram | Rural | Balakrishnapuram |
| 14 | Siddiraju Rangaraju Khandriga | Rural | S.B.R.Khandriga |
| 15 | Simharajupuram | Rural | Simharajupuram |
| 16 | Srikaverirajupuram | Rural | Srikaverirajupuram |
| 17 | Tirumalarajupuram | Rural | Tirumalarajupuram |
| 18 | Vanadurgapuram | Rural | Vanadurgapuram |
| 19 | Vengalarajukuppam | Rural | Vengalarajukuppam |
Population of Palasamudram Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Palasamudram Mandal has a total population of 23,657 people, consisting of 11,853 males and 11,804 females. There are 5,514 households in the mandal with an average population density of 110 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,657 | 23,657 | 0 |
| Male Population | 11,853 | 11,853 | 0 |
| Female Population | 11,804 | 11,804 | 0 |
| Total Households | 5,514 | 5,514 | 0 |
| Population Density | 110 / km² | 110 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 15,511 literate people and 2,535 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,255 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 317 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,535 | 2,535 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 15,511 | 15,511 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,146 | 8,146 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,255 | 9,255 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 317 | 317 | 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.