Kotananduru Mandal - Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Kotananduru is an administrative mandal in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kotananduru is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Tuni, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 km.
The total area of the mandal is 145 km², including 145.23 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kotananduru Mandal
Kotananduru Mandal has a total of 16 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 | Allipudi | Rural | Allipudi |
| 2 | Arthamuru | Rural | K.A.Mallavaram |
| 3 | Bhimavarapukota | Rural | Bhimavarapukota |
| 4 | Billananduru | Rural | Billananduru |
| 5 | Boddavaram | Rural | Bodhavaram |
| 6 | Darakonda | Rural | Kotananduru |
| 7 | Indugapalle | Rural | Jagannadhapuram |
| 8 | K. E. Chinnayyapalem | Rural | K.E.Chinnayyapalem |
| 9 | Kakarapalle | Rural | Kakarapalle |
| 10 | Kamatam Mallavaram | Rural | K.A.Mallavaram |
| 11 | Koppaka Agraharam | Rural | K.O.Agraharam |
| 12 | Kotananduru | Rural | Kotananduru |
| 13 | Kottam | Rural | P.Kottam |
| 14 | Lakshmidevipeta | Rural | Lakshmidevipeta |
| 15 | Surapurajupeta | Rural | Surapurajupeta |
| 16 | Thatipaka Jagan Nadha Nagaram | Rural | T.J.Nagaram |
Population of Kotananduru Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kotananduru Mandal has a total population of 48,512 people, consisting of 24,096 males and 24,416 females. There are 13,197 households in the mandal with an average population density of 334 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,512 | 48,512 | 0 |
| Male Population | 24,096 | 24,096 | 0 |
| Female Population | 24,416 | 24,416 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,197 | 13,197 | 0 |
| Population Density | 334 / km² | 334 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 23,626 literate people and 5,109 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,967 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 699 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) | 5,109 | 5,109 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 23,626 | 23,626 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,886 | 24,886 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,967 | 10,967 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 699 | 699 | 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.