Bapatla
Bapatla is a Town and Mandal in Guntur 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 Bapatla Block (CD) is 05093. The total area of Bapatla Mandal is 266 km², which includes 248.04 km² of rural area and 17.92 km² of urban area. Bapatla has a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bapatla Mandal
Bapatla Mandal has a total of 20 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 Bapatla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adivi | Adavi | Bapatla (10 km) |
| 2 | Appikatla | Appikatla | Bapatla (8 km) |
| 3 | Bapatla East | East Bapatla | Bapatla (5 km) |
| 4 | Bapatla West | Vedullapalli | Bapatla (14 km) |
| 5 | Bharthipudi | Bharthipudi | Bapatla (10 km) |
| 6 | Cheruvu | Cheruvu Jammulapalem | Bapatla (14 km) |
| 7 | Etheru | Etheru | Bapatla (12 km) |
| 8 | Gopapuram | Gopapuram | Bapatla (15 km) |
| 9 | Gudipudi | Gudipudi | Bapatla (14 km) |
| 10 | Jammulapalem | Cheruvu Jammulapalem | Bapatla (7 km) |
| 11 | Jillellamudi | Jillellamudi | Bapatla (14 km) |
| 12 | Kankatapalem | Kankatapalem | Bapatla (8 km) |
| 13 | Maruproluvaripalem | Maruproluvaripalem | Bapatla (14 km) |
| 14 | Mulapalem | Mulapalem | Bapatla (5 km) |
| 15 | Murukondapadu | Bethapudi | Bapatla (14 km) |
| 16 | Narasayapalem | Narasayapalem | Bapatla (14 km) |
| 17 | Neredupalle | Gudipudi | Bapatla (15 km) |
| 18 | Palaparthipadu | Gudipudi | Bapatla (15 km) |
| 19 | Poondla | Poondla | Bapatla (15 km) |
| 20 | Velicherla | Bharthipudi | Bapatla (8 km) |
Population of Bapatla Mandal
The population profile of Bapatla 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 Bapatla 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 | 1,43,825 | 73,048 | 70,777 |
| Male Population | 70,847 | 36,462 | 34,385 |
| Female Population | 72,978 | 36,586 | 36,392 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,371 | 7,189 | 6,182 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,856 | 3,700 | 3,156 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,515 | 3,489 | 3,026 |
| Literate Population | 93,653 | 41,547 | 52,106 |
| Literate Male Population | 49,893 | 23,047 | 26,846 |
| Literate Female Population | 43,760 | 18,500 | 25,260 |
| Illiterate Population | 50,172 | 31,501 | 18,671 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,954 | 13,415 | 7,539 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 29,218 | 18,086 | 11,132 |
| Total Households | 38,605 | 20,389 | 18,216 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bapatla Mandal is around 1,43,825 people. This includes 70,847 males and 72,978 females. Rural population is about 73,048 (36,462 males and 36,586 females), while urban population is nearly 70,777 (34,385 males and 36,392 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,371 of the population, with 6,856 boys and 6,515 girls. Rural areas have 7,189 children, and urban areas have about 6,182 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 93,653 literate people in Bapatla Mandal, including 49,893 literate males and 43,760 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 41,547 individuals and urban literacy covers around 52,106 people.
- About 50,172 people in Bapatla Mandal are not literate, including 20,954 males and 29,218 females. Rural areas include 31,501 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 18,671 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 38,605 households, with 20,389 in villages and 18,216 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bapatla 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 | 28,807 | 15,462 | 13,345 |
| SC Male Population | 13,829 | 7,743 | 6,086 |
| SC Female Population | 14,978 | 7,719 | 7,259 |
| Total ST Population | 8,492 | 5,992 | 2,500 |
| ST Male Population | 4,186 | 2,970 | 1,216 |
| ST Female Population | 4,306 | 3,022 | 1,284 |
| Population Density | 541 / km² | 295 / km² | 3,950 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bapatla Mandal is approximately 28,807 people, including 13,829 males and 14,978 females. Around 15,462 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,345 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bapatla Mandal is about 8,492 people, including 4,186 males and 4,306 females. Around 5,992 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,500 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 541 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 295 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,950 people per sq. km.