Kowthalam
Kowthalam 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 Kowthalam Block (CD) is 05252. The total area of Kowthalam Mandal is 387 km². Kowthalam has a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kowthalam Mandal
Kowthalam Mandal has a total of 35 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 Kowthalam Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agasaladinne | Lingaladinne | Adoni (36 km) |
| 2 | Badinehal | Badinehal | Adoni (19 km) |
| 3 | Bantakunta | Sulakeri | Adoni (32 km) |
| 4 | Bapuram | Bapuram | Adoni (38 km) |
| 5 | Chirtapalle | Chirtapalle | Adoni (30 km) |
| 6 | Chudi | Chudi | Adoni (38 km) |
| 7 | Dommaladinne | Bapuram | Adoni (38 km) |
| 8 | Echalahal | Urukunda | Adoni (28 km) |
| 9 | Gothuladoddi | Gothuladoddi | Adoni (42 km) |
| 10 | Gudikambali | Gudikambali | Adoni (47 km) |
| 11 | Gurraladoddi | Valluru | Adoni (42 km) |
| 12 | Halvi | Halvi | Adoni (40 km) |
| 13 | Kamavaram | Kamavaram | Adoni (24 km) |
| 14 | Karani | Chudi | Adoni (39 km) |
| 15 | Katedoddi | Kumbalanur | Adoni (55 km) |
| 16 | Katriki | Katriki | Adoni (40 km) |
| 17 | Kowthalam | Kowthalam | Adoni (29 km) |
| 18 | Kumbalanur | Kumbalanur | Adoni (51 km) |
| 19 | Kuntanahal | Kuntanahal | Adoni (30 km) |
| 20 | Lingaladinne | Lingaladinne | Adoni (40 km) |
| 21 | Madire | Podalakunta | Adoni (37 km) |
| 22 | Mallanahatti | Mallanahatti | Adoni (30 km) |
| 23 | Marali | Gudikambali | Adoni (49 km) |
| 24 | Myaliganur | Nadichagi | Adoni (50 km) |
| 25 | Nadichagi | Nadichagi | Adoni (45 km) |
| 26 | Podalakunta | Podalakunta | Adoni (37 km) |
| 27 | Rowdur | Rowdur | Adoni (37 km) |
| 28 | Sulakeri | Sulakeri | Adoni (35 km) |
| 29 | Thippaladoddi | Chudi | Adoni (36 km) |
| 30 | Thovi | Thovi | Adoni (23 km) |
| 31 | Upparahal | Upparahal | Adoni (38 km) |
| 32 | Urukunda | Urukunda | Adoni (27 km) |
| 33 | Vallur | Valluru | Adoni (46 km) |
| 34 | Veerladinne | Bapuram | Adoni (38 km) |
| 35 | Yerigiri | Yerigiri | Adoni (20 km) |
Population of Kowthalam Mandal
The population profile of Kowthalam 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 Kowthalam 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 | 78,149 | 78,149 | N/A |
| Male Population | 38,489 | 38,489 | N/A |
| Female Population | 39,660 | 39,660 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,375 | 11,375 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,737 | 5,737 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,638 | 5,638 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 27,845 | 27,845 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 17,172 | 17,172 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,673 | 10,673 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 50,304 | 50,304 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,317 | 21,317 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,987 | 28,987 | N/A |
| Total Households | 15,214 | 15,214 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 78,149 people. Includes nearly 38,489 males and 39,660 females. Rural population is about 78,149 people.
- There are around 11,375 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,737 boys and 5,638 girls.
- Literate population is about 27,845 people. Non-literate population is around 50,304 people.
- There are nearly 15,214 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kowthalam 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 | 14,376 | 14,376 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,068 | 7,068 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,308 | 7,308 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 669 | 669 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 336 | 336 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 333 | 333 | N/A |
| Population Density | 202 / km² | 202 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kowthalam Mandal is approximately 14,376 people, including 7,068 males and 7,308 females. Around 14,376 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kowthalam Mandal is about 669 people, including 336 males and 333 females. Around 669 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 202 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 202 people per sq. km.