Kalidindi Mandal - Eluru, Andhra Pradesh
Kalidindi is an administrative mandal in the Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kalidindi is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Pallevada, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 68.0 km.
The total area of the mandal is 177 km², including 177.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kalidindi Mandal
Kalidindi 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 | Amaravathi | Rural | Amaravathi |
| 2 | Avakuru | Rural | Avakuru |
| 3 | Kalidindi | Rural | S.R.P.Agraharam |
| 4 | Kollapalem | Rural | Kallapalem |
| 5 | Kondangi | Rural | Santoshpuram |
| 6 | Konduru | Rural | Konduru |
| 7 | Korukollu | Rural | Korukollu |
| 8 | Kotcherla | Rural | Kotcherla |
| 9 | Mattagunta | Rural | Mattagunta |
| 10 | Pedalanka | Rural | Peda Lanka |
| 11 | Pothumarru | Rural | Pothumarru |
| 12 | Sana Rudravaram | Rural | Sanarudravaram |
| 13 | Thadinada | Rural | Tadinada |
| 14 | Venkatapuram | Rural | Venkatapuram |
Population of Kalidindi Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kalidindi Mandal has a total population of 70,729 people, consisting of 35,364 males and 35,365 females. There are 19,894 households in the mandal with an average population density of 400 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,729 | 70,729 | 0 |
| Male Population | 35,364 | 35,364 | 0 |
| Female Population | 35,365 | 35,365 | 0 |
| Total Households | 19,894 | 19,894 | 0 |
| Population Density | 400 / km² | 400 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 43,594 literate people and 6,623 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,136 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 521 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) | 6,623 | 6,623 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 43,594 | 43,594 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,135 | 27,135 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,136 | 6,136 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 521 | 521 | 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.