Kowthalam Mandal - Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Kowthalam is an administrative mandal in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kowthalam is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Kupgal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 387 km², including 387.05 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1030 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kowthalam Mandal
Kowthalam Mandal has a total of 35 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agasaladinne | Rural | Agasaladinne |
| 2 | Badinehal | Rural | Badinehal |
| 3 | Bantakunta | Rural | Bantakunta |
| 4 | Bapuram | Rural | Bapuram |
| 5 | Chirtapalle | Rural | Chirtapalle |
| 6 | Chudi | Rural | Chudi |
| 7 | Dommaladinne | Rural | Dommaladinne |
| 8 | Echalahal | Rural | Urukunda |
| 9 | Gothuladoddi | Rural | Gothuladoddi |
| 10 | Gudikambali | Rural | Gudikambali |
| 11 | Gurraladoddi | Rural | Valluru |
| 12 | Halvi | Rural | Halvi |
| 13 | Kamavaram | Rural | Kamavaram |
| 14 | Karani | Rural | Karani |
| 15 | Katedoddi | Rural | Kumbalanur |
| 16 | Katriki | Rural | Katriki |
| 17 | Kowthalam | Rural | Kowthalam |
| 18 | Kumbalanur | Rural | Kumbalnur Camp-1 |
| 19 | Kuntanahal | Rural | Kuntanahal |
| 20 | Lingaladinne | Rural | Lingaladinne |
| 21 | Madire | Rural | Podalakunta |
| 22 | Mallanahatti | Rural | Mallanahatti |
| 23 | Marali | Rural | Marali |
| 24 | Myaliganur | Rural | Nadichagi |
| 25 | Nadichagi | Rural | Nadichagi |
| 26 | Podalakunta | Rural | Podalakunta |
| 27 | Rowdur | Rural | Rowdur |
| 28 | Sulakeri | Rural | Sulakeri |
| 29 | Thippaladoddi | Rural | Tippaladoddi |
| 30 | Thovi | Rural | Thovi |
| 31 | Upparahal | Rural | Upparahal |
| 32 | Urukunda | Rural | Urukunda |
| 33 | Vallur | Rural | Valluru |
| 34 | Veerladinne | Rural | Bapuram |
| 35 | Yerigiri | Rural | Yerigiri |
Population of Kowthalam Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kowthalam Mandal has a total population of 78,149 people, consisting of 38,489 males and 39,660 females. There are 15,214 households in the mandal with an average population density of 202 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,149 | 78,149 | 0 |
| Male Population | 38,489 | 38,489 | 0 |
| Female Population | 39,660 | 39,660 | 0 |
| Total Households | 15,214 | 15,214 | 0 |
| Population Density | 202 / km² | 202 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 27,845 literate people and 11,375 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,376 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 669 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,375 | 11,375 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 27,845 | 27,845 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 50,304 | 50,304 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,376 | 14,376 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 669 | 669 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.