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 information the sub-district code of Puttur Block (CD) is 05407. Total area of puttur mandal is 139 km² including 95.76 km² rural area and 43.29 km² urban area. Puttur mandal has a population of 79,166 peoples, out of which urban population is 54,092 while rural population is 25,074. Puttur has a sex ratio of approximately 1020 females for every 1,000 males. Puttur mandal has a population density of 569.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,750 houses in the sub-district, including 13,477 urban houses and 6,273 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.10% population of puttur mandal is literate, out of which 74.50% males and 61.84% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Puttur Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |