Puttur
Puttur 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 Puttur Block (CD) is 05407. The total area of Puttur Mandal is 139 km², which includes 95.76 km² of rural area and 43.29 km² of urban area. Puttur has a sex ratio of approximately 1020 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puttur Mandal
Puttur Mandal has a total of 12 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 Puttur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gollapalle | Ramakrishna Puram | Puttur (6 km) |
| 2 | Kasamkuppam | Ramakrishna Puram | Puttur (5 km) |
| 3 | Kumarabommarajupuram | Kumarabommarajupuram | Puttur (15 km) |
| 4 | Nandimangalam | Utharapukhandriga | Puttur (4 km) |
| 5 | Nesanur | Nesanur | Puttur (6 km) |
| 6 | Parameswara Mangalam | Parameswara Mangalam | Puttur (4 km) |
| 7 | Sirugurajupalem | Sirugurajupalem | Puttur (6 km) |
| 8 | Taduku | Taduku | Puttur (6 km) |
| 9 | Thorur | Gopalakrishna Puram | Puttur (6 km) |
| 10 | Tirumalakuppam | Krishna Samudram | Puttur (12 km) |
| 11 | Utharapukhandriga | Utharapukhandriga | Puttur (5 km) |
| 12 | Vepagunta | Kanakam Palem | Puttur (5 km) |
Population of Puttur Mandal
The population profile of Puttur 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 Puttur 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 | 79,166 | 25,074 | 54,092 |
| Male Population | 39,186 | 12,169 | 27,017 |
| Female Population | 39,980 | 12,905 | 27,075 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,935 | 2,583 | 5,352 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,092 | 1,315 | 2,777 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,843 | 1,268 | 2,575 |
| Literate Population | 53,916 | 15,719 | 38,197 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,193 | 8,516 | 20,677 |
| Literate Female Population | 24,723 | 7,203 | 17,520 |
| Illiterate Population | 25,250 | 9,355 | 15,895 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,993 | 3,653 | 6,340 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,257 | 5,702 | 9,555 |
| Total Households | 19,750 | 6,273 | 13,477 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Puttur Mandal is around 79,166 people. This includes 39,186 males and 39,980 females. Rural population is about 25,074 (12,169 males and 12,905 females), while urban population is nearly 54,092 (27,017 males and 27,075 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,935 of the population, with 4,092 boys and 3,843 girls. Rural areas have 2,583 children, and urban areas have about 5,352 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 53,916 literate people in Puttur Mandal, including 29,193 literate males and 24,723 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 15,719 individuals and urban literacy covers around 38,197 people.
- About 25,250 people in Puttur Mandal are not literate, including 9,993 males and 15,257 females. Rural areas include 9,355 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,895 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,750 households, with 6,273 in villages and 13,477 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puttur 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 | 15,583 | 8,750 | 6,833 |
| SC Male Population | 7,442 | 4,079 | 3,363 |
| SC Female Population | 8,141 | 4,671 | 3,470 |
| Total ST Population | 4,514 | 2,453 | 2,061 |
| ST Male Population | 2,238 | 1,238 | 1,000 |
| ST Female Population | 2,276 | 1,215 | 1,061 |
| Population Density | 569 / km² | 262 / km² | 1,250 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puttur Mandal is approximately 15,583 people, including 7,442 males and 8,141 females. Around 8,750 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,833 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puttur Mandal is about 4,514 people, including 2,238 males and 2,276 females. Around 2,453 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,061 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 569 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 262 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,250 people per sq. km.