Kothapeta Mandal - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh
Kothapeta 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. Kothapeta is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Tanuku, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 86 km², including 85.89 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kothapeta Mandal
Kothapeta Mandal has a total of 10 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 | Avidi | Rural | Khandriga |
| 2 | Billa Kurru | Rural | Billa Kuru |
| 3 | Ganti | Rural | Ganti |
| 4 | Khandrika | Rural | Vanapalli |
| 5 | Kothapeta | Rural | Kothapeta |
| 6 | Mandapalle | Rural | Mandapalli |
| 7 | Modekurru | Rural | Modekurru |
| 8 | Palivela | Rural | Palivela |
| 9 | Vadapalem | Rural | Vadapalem |
| 10 | Vanapalle | Rural | Vanapalli |
Population of Kothapeta Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kothapeta Mandal has a total population of 77,859 people, consisting of 39,053 males and 38,806 females. There are 21,732 households in the mandal with an average population density of 907 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77,859 | 77,859 | 0 |
| Male Population | 39,053 | 39,053 | 0 |
| Female Population | 38,806 | 38,806 | 0 |
| Total Households | 21,732 | 21,732 | 0 |
| Population Density | 907 / km² | 907 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 55,191 literate people and 7,588 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 20,517 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 642 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) | 7,588 | 7,588 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 55,191 | 55,191 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,668 | 22,668 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 20,517 | 20,517 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 642 | 642 | 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.