Kallur
Kallur 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 Kallur Block (CD) is 05258. The total area of Kallur Mandal is 347 km², which includes 301.90 km² of rural area and 45.48 km² of urban area. Kallur has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kallur Mandal
Kallur 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 Kallur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Gokulapadu | A Gokulapadu | Kurnool (15 km) |
| 2 | Bastipadu | Bastipadu | Kurnool (15 km) |
| 3 | Bellavaram | Bollavaram | Kurnool (18 km) |
| 4 | Chetla Mallapuram | Chetla Mallapuram | Kurnool (22 km) |
| 5 | Chinna Tekur | Chinna Tekur | Kurnool (15 km) |
| 6 | Dupadu | Laxmipuram | Kurnool (15 km) |
| 7 | K Markapuram | K Markapuram | Kurnool (12 km) |
| 8 | Konganapadu | Konganapadu | Kurnool (27 km) |
| 9 | Laxmipuram | Laxmipuram | Kurnool (10 km) |
| 10 | Nayakallu | Nayakallu | Kurnool (27 km) |
| 11 | Pandipadu | Pandipadu | Kallur |
| 12 | Parla | Parla | Kurnool (20 km) |
| 13 | Pedda Tekur | Peddatekur | Kurnool (12 km) |
| 14 | Peddapadu | Peddapadu | Kallur |
| 15 | Pusulur | Pusulur | Kurnool (24 km) |
| 16 | Remadur | Remadur | Kurnool (24 km) |
| 17 | Salkapuram | Salkapuram | Kurnool (10 km) |
| 18 | Thadakanapalle | Thadakanapalle | Kurnool (16 km) |
| 19 | Ulindakonda | Ulindakonda | Kurnool (23 km) |
| 20 | Yaparlapadu | Yaparlapadu | Kurnool (27 km) |
Population of Kallur Mandal
The population profile of Kallur 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 Kallur 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 | 1,96,268 | 51,470 | 1,44,798 |
| Male Population | 98,535 | 25,993 | 72,542 |
| Female Population | 97,733 | 25,477 | 72,256 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,522 | 6,630 | 16,892 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,131 | 3,366 | 8,765 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,391 | 3,264 | 8,127 |
| Literate Population | 1,21,913 | 25,787 | 96,126 |
| Literate Male Population | 68,353 | 15,690 | 52,663 |
| Literate Female Population | 53,560 | 10,097 | 43,463 |
| Illiterate Population | 74,355 | 25,683 | 48,672 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 30,182 | 10,303 | 19,879 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 44,173 | 15,380 | 28,793 |
| Total Households | 43,910 | 11,280 | 32,630 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kallur Mandal is around 1,96,268 people. This includes 98,535 males and 97,733 females. Rural population is about 51,470 (25,993 males and 25,477 females), while urban population is nearly 1,44,798 (72,542 males and 72,256 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,522 of the population, with 12,131 boys and 11,391 girls. Rural areas have 6,630 children, and urban areas have about 16,892 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,21,913 literate people in Kallur Mandal, including 68,353 literate males and 53,560 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 25,787 individuals and urban literacy covers around 96,126 people.
- About 74,355 people in Kallur Mandal are not literate, including 30,182 males and 44,173 females. Rural areas include 25,683 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 48,672 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 43,910 households, with 11,280 in villages and 32,630 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kallur 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 | 33,229 | 10,927 | 22,302 |
| SC Male Population | 16,655 | 5,571 | 11,084 |
| SC Female Population | 16,574 | 5,356 | 11,218 |
| Total ST Population | 2,876 | 762 | 2,114 |
| ST Male Population | 1,467 | 396 | 1,071 |
| ST Female Population | 1,409 | 366 | 1,043 |
| Population Density | 565 / km² | 171 / km² | 3,184 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kallur Mandal is approximately 33,229 people, including 16,655 males and 16,574 females. Around 10,927 people live in rural parts. Nearly 22,302 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kallur Mandal is about 2,876 people, including 1,467 males and 1,409 females. Around 762 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,114 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 565 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 171 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,184 people per sq. km.