Bethamcherla
Bethamcherla is a Town and Mandal in Kurnool 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 Bethamcherla Block (CD) is 05279. The total area of Bethamcherla Mandal is 360 km², which includes 333.76 km² of rural area and 25.75 km² of urban area. Bethamcherla has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bethamcherla Mandal
Bethamcherla Mandal has a total of 11 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 Bethamcherla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambapuram | Ambapuram | Dhone (29 km) |
| 2 | Bethamcherla | H Kottala | Bethamcherla |
| 3 | Bugganipalle | N/A | Nandyal (35 km) |
| 4 | Emboy | Emboy | Kurnool (48 km) |
| 5 | Gollagutta | Gollagutta | Nandyal (40 km) |
| 6 | Gutupalle | Gutupalle | Dhone (34 km) |
| 7 | Kolumulapalle | Kolumulapalle | Dhone (38 km) |
| 8 | Kothapalle | R Bukkapuram | Dhone (20 km) |
| 9 | Muddavaram | Muddavaram | Dhone (42 km) |
| 10 | Pendakal | M Pendakal | Kurnool (48 km) |
| 11 | Rangapuram | R S Rangapuram | Dhone (24 km) |
Population of Bethamcherla Mandal
The population profile of Bethamcherla 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 Bethamcherla 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 | 88,726 | 49,732 | 38,994 |
| Male Population | 44,426 | 25,002 | 19,424 |
| Female Population | 44,300 | 24,730 | 19,570 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,324 | 6,442 | 4,882 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,811 | 3,295 | 2,516 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,513 | 3,147 | 2,366 |
| Literate Population | 47,649 | 25,270 | 22,379 |
| Literate Male Population | 28,016 | 15,330 | 12,686 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,633 | 9,940 | 9,693 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,077 | 24,462 | 16,615 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,410 | 9,672 | 6,738 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,667 | 14,790 | 9,877 |
| Total Households | 20,828 | 11,887 | 8,941 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bethamcherla Mandal is around 88,726 people. This includes 44,426 males and 44,300 females. Rural population is about 49,732 (25,002 males and 24,730 females), while urban population is nearly 38,994 (19,424 males and 19,570 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,324 of the population, with 5,811 boys and 5,513 girls. Rural areas have 6,442 children, and urban areas have about 4,882 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 47,649 literate people in Bethamcherla Mandal, including 28,016 literate males and 19,633 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 25,270 individuals and urban literacy covers around 22,379 people.
- About 41,077 people in Bethamcherla Mandal are not literate, including 16,410 males and 24,667 females. Rural areas include 24,462 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 16,615 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,828 households, with 11,887 in villages and 8,941 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bethamcherla 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 | 17,114 | 12,409 | 4,705 |
| SC Male Population | 8,585 | 6,248 | 2,337 |
| SC Female Population | 8,529 | 6,161 | 2,368 |
| Total ST Population | 1,532 | 1,138 | 394 |
| ST Male Population | 769 | 576 | 193 |
| ST Female Population | 763 | 562 | 201 |
| Population Density | 247 / km² | 149 / km² | 1,514 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bethamcherla Mandal is approximately 17,114 people, including 8,585 males and 8,529 females. Around 12,409 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,705 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bethamcherla Mandal is about 1,532 people, including 769 males and 763 females. Around 1,138 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 394 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 247 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 149 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,514 people per sq. km.