Kothapalle
Kothapalle 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 Kothapalle Block (CD) is 05263. The total area of Kothapalle Mandal is 427 km². Kothapalle has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kothapalle Mandal
Kothapalle Mandal has a total of 15 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 Kothapalle Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battuvaripalle | Gokavaram | Nandyal (70 km) |
| 2 | Dudyala | Dudyala | Nandyal (50 km) |
| 3 | Edurupadu | Edurupadu | Nandyal (62 km) |
| 4 | Erramatam | Erramatam | Nandyal (76 km) |
| 5 | Gokavaram | Gokavaram | Nandyal (62 km) |
| 6 | Gummadapuram | Gummadapuram | Nandyal (67 km) |
| 7 | Guvvalakunta | Guvvalakuntla | Nandyal (62 km) |
| 8 | Kokkerancha | Kokkerancha | Nandyal (76 km) |
| 9 | Kothapalle | Kothapalle | Nandyal (58 km) |
| 10 | Musalimadugu | Musalimadugu | Nandyal (68 km) |
| 11 | Nandikunta | Nandikunta | Nandyal (51 km) |
| 12 | Sangameswaram | Erramatam | Nandyal (75 km) |
| 13 | Siddheswaram | Erramatam | Nandyal (78 km) |
| 14 | Sivapuram | Sivapuram | Nandyal (62 km) |
| 15 | Veerabhadradurgam | Erramatam | Nandyal (78 km) |
Population of Kothapalle Mandal
The population profile of Kothapalle 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 Kothapalle 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 | 30,362 | 30,362 | N/A |
| Male Population | 15,335 | 15,335 | N/A |
| Female Population | 15,027 | 15,027 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,664 | 3,664 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,822 | 1,822 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,842 | 1,842 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 15,531 | 15,531 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 9,119 | 9,119 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 6,412 | 6,412 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 14,831 | 14,831 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,216 | 6,216 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,615 | 8,615 | N/A |
| Total Households | 7,491 | 7,491 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 30,362 people. Includes nearly 15,335 males and 15,027 females. Rural population is about 30,362 people.
- There are around 3,664 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,822 boys and 1,842 girls.
- Literate population is about 15,531 people. Non-literate population is around 14,831 people.
- There are nearly 7,491 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kothapalle 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 | 7,932 | 7,932 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,041 | 4,041 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,891 | 3,891 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,515 | 1,515 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 776 | 776 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 739 | 739 | N/A |
| Population Density | 71 / km² | 71 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kothapalle Mandal is approximately 7,932 people, including 4,041 males and 3,891 females. Around 7,932 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kothapalle Mandal is about 1,515 people, including 776 males and 739 females. Around 1,515 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 71 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 71 people per sq. km.