Somala

Somala 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 Somala Block (CD) is 05412. The total area of Somala Mandal is 472 km². Somala has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Somala Mandal

Somala Mandal has a total of 13 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 Somala Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Avulapalle Avulapalle Punganur (45 km)
2Irikipenta Irikipenta Punganur (26 km)
3Kamireddivaripalle Kamireddivaripalle Madanapalle (23 km)
4Kandur Kanduru Madanapalle (23 km)
5Mittapalle Kanduru Madanapalle (25 km)
6Nanjampeta Chandambylu Nanjampeta Punganur (35 km)
7Nellimanda Nellimanda Madanapalle (29 km)
8Peddauppara Palle Annemmagari Palle Punganur (46 km)
9S Nadim Palle S Nadimpalle Punganur (36 km)
10Somala Somala Punganur (31 km)
11Thamminayanipalle Nellimanda Madanapalle (23 km)
12Upparapalle 81 Upparapalle Punganur (36 km)
13Valligatla Valligatla Madanapalle (26 km)

Population of Somala Mandal

The population profile of Somala 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 Somala 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 43,528 43,528 N/A
Male Population 21,795 21,795 N/A
Female Population 21,733 21,733 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,539 4,539 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,344 2,344 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,195 2,195 N/A
Literate Population 25,523 25,523 N/A
Literate Male Population 14,702 14,702 N/A
Literate Female Population 10,821 10,821 N/A
Illiterate Population 18,005 18,005 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 7,093 7,093 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 10,912 10,912 N/A
Total Households 11,274 11,274 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 43,528 people. Includes nearly 21,795 males and 21,733 females. Rural population is about 43,528 people.
  • There are around 4,539 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,344 boys and 2,195 girls.
  • Literate population is about 25,523 people. Non-literate population is around 18,005 people.
  • There are nearly 11,274 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Somala 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 5,587 5,587 N/A
SC Male Population 2,735 2,735 N/A
SC Female Population 2,852 2,852 N/A
Total ST Population 1,462 1,462 N/A
ST Male Population 751 751 N/A
ST Female Population 711 711 N/A
Population Density 92 / km² 92 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Somala Mandal is approximately 5,587 people, including 2,735 males and 2,852 females. Around 5,587 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Somala Mandal is about 1,462 people, including 751 males and 711 females. Around 1,462 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 92 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 92 people per sq. km.