Kanchikacherla
Kanchikacherla is a Town and Mandal in Krishna 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 Kanchikacherla Block (CD) is 05007. The total area of Kanchikacherla Mandal is 189 km². Kanchikacherla has a sex ratio of approximately 1006 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kanchikacherla Mandal
Kanchikacherla Mandal has a total of 16 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 Kanchikacherla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathinapadu | Battinapadu | Vijayawada (19 km) |
| 2 | Chevitikallu | Chevitikallu | Vijayawada (14 km) |
| 3 | Gandepalle | Gandepalli | Vijayawada (16 km) |
| 4 | Ganiatukuru | Gani Atkuru | Vijayawada (18 km) |
| 5 | Gottumukkala | Gottumukkala | Vijayawada (18 km) |
| 6 | Kanchikacherla | Kanchikacherla | Vijayawada (15 km) |
| 7 | Keesara | Keesara | Vijayawada (15 km) |
| 8 | Kunikinapadu | Kunikinapadu | Vijayawada (17 km) |
| 9 | Moguluru | Moguluru | Vijayawada (14 km) |
| 10 | Munnaluru | Munnaluru | Vijayawada (19 km) |
| 11 | Paritala | Paritala | Vijayawada (32 km) |
| 12 | Pendyala | Pendyala | Vijayawada (17 km) |
| 13 | Perakalapadu | Perakalapadu | Vijayawada (18 km) |
| 14 | Saidapuram | Keesara | Vijayawada |
| 15 | Seri Amaravaram | S Amaravaram | Vijayawada (15 km) |
| 16 | Vemulapalle | Vemulapalli | Vijayawada (12 km) |
Population of Kanchikacherla Mandal
The population profile of Kanchikacherla 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 Kanchikacherla 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 | 71,075 | 71,075 | N/A |
| Male Population | 35,430 | 35,430 | N/A |
| Female Population | 35,645 | 35,645 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,747 | 7,747 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,934 | 3,934 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,813 | 3,813 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 41,291 | 41,291 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 22,971 | 22,971 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 18,320 | 18,320 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 29,784 | 29,784 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,459 | 12,459 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,325 | 17,325 | N/A |
| Total Households | 19,897 | 19,897 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 71,075 people. Includes nearly 35,430 males and 35,645 females. Rural population is about 71,075 people.
- There are around 7,747 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,934 boys and 3,813 girls.
- Literate population is about 41,291 people. Non-literate population is around 29,784 people.
- There are nearly 19,897 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kanchikacherla 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 | 17,763 | 17,763 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,959 | 8,959 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,804 | 8,804 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 2,039 | 2,039 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,015 | 1,015 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,024 | 1,024 | N/A |
| Population Density | 377 / km² | 377 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kanchikacherla Mandal is approximately 17,763 people, including 8,959 males and 8,804 females. Around 17,763 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kanchikacherla Mandal is about 2,039 people, including 1,015 males and 1,024 females. Around 2,039 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 377 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 377 people per sq. km.