Puthalapattu
Puthalapattu 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 Puthalapattu Block (CD) is 05410. The total area of Puthalapattu Mandal is 169 km². Puthalapattu has a sex ratio of approximately 995 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puthalapattu Mandal
Puthalapattu Mandal has a total of 21 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 Puthalapattu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akanambattu | Akanambattu | Chittoor (18 km) |
| 2 | Baitapalle | Baitapalle | Chittoor (25 km) |
| 3 | Chitipiralla | Chitipiralla | Chittoor (28 km) |
| 4 | Erracheruvupalle | Erracheruvupalle | Chittoor (24 km) |
| 5 | Goduguchinta | Goduguchinta | Chittoor (26 km) |
| 6 | Kothakota | P Kothakota | Chittoor (24 km) |
| 7 | Muthirevula | M Bandapalle | Chittoor (8 km) |
| 8 | Oddepalle | Oddepalle | Chittoor (15 km) |
| 9 | Palakuru | Kammaguttapalle | Chittoor (20 km) |
| 10 | Paturu | Paturu | Chittoor (26 km) |
| 11 | Peta Agraharam | Peta Agraharam | Chittoor (18 km) |
| 12 | Polavaram | Pantapalle | Chittoor (23 km) |
| 13 | Potukanuma | Ayyappagaripalle | Chittoor (26 km) |
| 14 | Puthalapattu | Puthalapattu | Chittoor (16 km) |
| 15 | Siddalinganapalle | Chitipiralla | Chittoor (32 km) |
| 16 | Thalupulapalle | Thalupulapalle | Chittoor (21 km) |
| 17 | Thenepalle | Thenepalle | Chittoor (19 km) |
| 18 | Thippanapalle | Chitipiralla | Chittoor (30 km) |
| 19 | Vavilthota | Vavilthota | Chittoor (10 km) |
| 20 | Venuthanapalle | Venuthanapalle | Chittoor (24 km) |
| 21 | Vepanapalle | Vepanapalle | Chittoor (24 km) |
Population of Puthalapattu Mandal
The population profile of Puthalapattu 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 Puthalapattu 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 | 46,412 | 46,412 | N/A |
| Male Population | 23,258 | 23,258 | N/A |
| Female Population | 23,154 | 23,154 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,289 | 4,289 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,268 | 2,268 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,021 | 2,021 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 30,972 | 30,972 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 17,349 | 17,349 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 13,623 | 13,623 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 15,440 | 15,440 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,909 | 5,909 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,531 | 9,531 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,530 | 12,530 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 46,412 people. Includes nearly 23,258 males and 23,154 females. Rural population is about 46,412 people.
- There are around 4,289 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,268 boys and 2,021 girls.
- Literate population is about 30,972 people. Non-literate population is around 15,440 people.
- There are nearly 12,530 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puthalapattu 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 | 11,371 | 11,371 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,736 | 5,736 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,635 | 5,635 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,466 | 1,466 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 762 | 762 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 704 | 704 | N/A |
| Population Density | 275 / km² | 275 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puthalapattu Mandal is approximately 11,371 people, including 5,736 males and 5,635 females. Around 11,371 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puthalapattu Mandal is about 1,466 people, including 762 males and 704 females. Around 1,466 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 275 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 275 people per sq. km.