Yerpedu
Yerpedu 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 Yerpedu Block (CD) is 05377. The total area of Yerpedu Mandal is 227 km². Yerpedu has a sex ratio of approximately 1005 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Yerpedu Mandal
Yerpedu Mandal has a total of 34 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 Yerpedu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arugorla Khandriga | Kothaveerapuram | Srikalahasti (22 km) |
| 2 | Chellur | Chellur | Tirupati (25 km) |
| 3 | Chindepalle | Chindepalle | Srikalahasti (24 km) |
| 4 | Chinnajimedu | Anjimedu | Tirupati (20 km) |
| 5 | Chintalapalem | Amduru | Srikalahasti (23 km) |
| 6 | Durgiperi | Nachaneri | Srikalahasti (19 km) |
| 7 | Gudimallam | Gudimallam | Tirupati (24 km) |
| 8 | Isukathageli | Isukathageli | Tirupati (18 km) |
| 9 | Kandadu | Kandadu | Srikalahasti (23 km) |
| 10 | Katrakayalagunta | Panguru | Srikalahasti (18 km) |
| 11 | Kobaka | Kobaka | Srikalahasti (21 km) |
| 12 | Krishnampalle | Pagali | Srikalahasti (21 km) |
| 13 | Madhavamala | Madhavamala | Tirupati (16 km) |
| 14 | Mahankalideviputtur | Madibaka | Tirupati (25 km) |
| 15 | Mannasamudram | Bandaru Palli | Srikalahasti (13 km) |
| 16 | Merlapaka | Amanduru | Srikalahasti (15 km) |
| 17 | Modugulapalem | Modugulapalem | Srikalahasti (24 km) |
| 18 | Munagalapalem | Mungalapalem | Tirupati (22 km) |
| 19 | Musalipedu | Musalipedu | Srikalahasti (20 km) |
| 20 | Nachaneri | Nachaneri | Srikalahasti (19 km) |
| 21 | Nagampalle | Nachaneri | Srikalahasti (19 km) |
| 22 | Pagali | Pagali | Srikalahasti (20 km) |
| 23 | Pallam | Pallam | Srikalahasti (23 km) |
| 24 | Pangur | Jangala Palli | Srikalahasti (20 km) |
| 25 | Pathaveerapuram | Pathaveerapuram | Tirupati (18 km) |
| 26 | Peddanjimedu | Anjimedu | Tirupati (20 km) |
| 27 | Pennagadam | Chennam Palle | Tirupati (14 km) |
| 28 | Penumallam | Penumallam | Tirupati (20 km) |
| 29 | Seetharampet | Seetharampeta | Srikalahasti (18 km) |
| 30 | Sreenivasapuram | Jangala Palli | Srikalahasti (19 km) |
| 31 | Vedulla Cheruvu | Pennagadam | Tirupati (16 km) |
| 32 | Venkatapuram | Seetharampeta | Srikalahasti (18 km) |
| 33 | Vikruthamala | Govindavaram | Tirupati (13 km) |
| 34 | Yerpedu | Amanduru | Srikalahasti (16 km) |
Population of Yerpedu Mandal
The population profile of Yerpedu 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 Yerpedu 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 | 56,403 | 56,403 | N/A |
| Male Population | 28,131 | 28,131 | N/A |
| Female Population | 28,272 | 28,272 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,234 | 6,234 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,263 | 3,263 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,971 | 2,971 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 31,310 | 31,310 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 17,802 | 17,802 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 13,508 | 13,508 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 25,093 | 25,093 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,329 | 10,329 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,764 | 14,764 | N/A |
| Total Households | 14,635 | 14,635 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 56,403 people. Includes nearly 28,131 males and 28,272 females. Rural population is about 56,403 people.
- There are around 6,234 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,263 boys and 2,971 girls.
- Literate population is about 31,310 people. Non-literate population is around 25,093 people.
- There are nearly 14,635 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Yerpedu 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 | 12,247 | 12,247 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,069 | 6,069 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,178 | 6,178 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 6,236 | 6,236 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,106 | 3,106 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,130 | 3,130 | N/A |
| Population Density | 248 / km² | 248 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Yerpedu Mandal is approximately 12,247 people, including 6,069 males and 6,178 females. Around 12,247 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Yerpedu Mandal is about 6,236 people, including 3,106 males and 3,130 females. Around 6,236 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 248 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 248 people per sq. km.