Katrenikona Mandal - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh
Katrenikona is an administrative mandal in the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Katrenikona is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Kakinada Port, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 171 km², including 170.59 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 981 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Katrenikona Mandal
Katrenikona Mandal has a total of 14 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bantumilli | Rural | Bantumilli |
| 2 | Brahmasamedyam | Rural | Brahmasamedyam |
| 3 | Cheyyeru | Rural | Cheyyeru |
| 4 | Chirrayanam | Rural | Chirrayanam |
| 5 | Dontikurru | Rural | Dontikurru |
| 6 | Geddanapalle | Rural | Geddanapalle |
| 7 | Kandikuppa | Rural | Pallam |
| 8 | Katrenikona | Rural | Katrenikona |
| 9 | Kundaleswaram | Rural | Kundaleswaram |
| 10 | Lakshmiwada | Rural | Lakshmiwada |
| 11 | Nadavapalle | Rural | Nadavapalle |
| 12 | Pallamkurru | Rural | Pallamkurru |
| 13 | Penuwalla | Rural | Penumalla |
| 14 | Uppudi | Rural | Uppudi |
Population of Katrenikona Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Katrenikona Mandal has a total population of 74,819 people, consisting of 37,764 males and 37,055 females. There are 20,235 households in the mandal with an average population density of 439 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,819 | 74,819 | 0 |
| Male Population | 37,764 | 37,764 | 0 |
| Female Population | 37,055 | 37,055 | 0 |
| Total Households | 20,235 | 20,235 | 0 |
| Population Density | 439 / km² | 439 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 45,090 literate people and 8,065 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 24,479 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 445 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,065 | 8,065 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 45,090 | 45,090 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,729 | 29,729 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 24,479 | 24,479 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 445 | 445 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.