Challapalli Mandal - Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
Challapalli is an administrative mandal in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Challapalli is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Palikona, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.
The total area of the mandal is 93 km², including 93.21 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Challapalli Mandal
Challapalli Mandal has a total of 12 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 | Challapalle | Rural | Challapalli |
| 2 | Cheedepudi | Rural | Velivolu |
| 3 | Lakshmipuram | Rural | Lakshmipuram |
| 4 | Majeru | Rural | Majeru |
| 5 | Mangalapuram | Rural | Mangalapuram |
| 6 | Nadakuduru | Rural | Nadakuduru |
| 7 | Nimmagadda | Rural | Puritigadda |
| 8 | Pagolu | Rural | Pagolu |
| 9 | Puritigadda | Rural | Puritigadda |
| 10 | Vakkalagadda | Rural | Vakkalagadda |
| 11 | Velivolu | Rural | Velivolu |
| 12 | Yarlagadda | Rural | Yarlagadda |
Population of Challapalli Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Challapalli Mandal has a total population of 53,540 people, consisting of 26,593 males and 26,947 females. There are 16,430 households in the mandal with an average population density of 574 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,540 | 53,540 | 0 |
| Male Population | 26,593 | 26,593 | 0 |
| Female Population | 26,947 | 26,947 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,430 | 16,430 | 0 |
| Population Density | 574 / km² | 574 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 36,439 literate people and 4,716 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,963 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,448 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) | 4,716 | 4,716 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 36,439 | 36,439 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,101 | 17,101 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,963 | 11,963 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,448 | 1,448 | 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.