Mahanandi

Mahanandi 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 Mahanandi Block (CD) is 05285. The total area of Mahanandi Mandal is 253 km². Mahanandi has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Mahanandi Mandal

Mahanandi Mandal has a total of 9 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 Mahanandi Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Basavapuram Gajulapalle Nandyal (18 km)
2Bollavaram Abbipuram Nandyal (6 km)
3Bukkapuram Bukkapuram Nandyal (10 km)
4Gajulapalle Gajulapalle Nandyal (16 km)
5Gopavaram Gopavaram Nandyal (14 km)
6Maseedupuram Maseedupuram Nandyal (11 km)
7Nandipalle Nandipalle Nandyal (10 km)
8Thammadapalle Thammadapalle Nandyal (8 km)
9Thimmapuram Mahanandi Nandyal (11 km)

Population of Mahanandi Mandal

The population profile of Mahanandi 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 Mahanandi 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 38,487 38,487 N/A
Male Population 19,431 19,431 N/A
Female Population 19,056 19,056 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,665 4,665 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,409 2,409 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,256 2,256 N/A
Literate Population 20,205 20,205 N/A
Literate Male Population 12,089 12,089 N/A
Literate Female Population 8,116 8,116 N/A
Illiterate Population 18,282 18,282 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 7,342 7,342 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 10,940 10,940 N/A
Total Households 9,120 9,120 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 38,487 people. Includes nearly 19,431 males and 19,056 females. Rural population is about 38,487 people.
  • There are around 4,665 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,409 boys and 2,256 girls.
  • Literate population is about 20,205 people. Non-literate population is around 18,282 people.
  • There are nearly 9,120 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mahanandi 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 7,805 7,805 N/A
SC Male Population 3,895 3,895 N/A
SC Female Population 3,910 3,910 N/A
Total ST Population 1,938 1,938 N/A
ST Male Population 1,023 1,023 N/A
ST Female Population 915 915 N/A
Population Density 152 / km² 152 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mahanandi Mandal is approximately 7,805 people, including 3,895 males and 3,910 females. Around 7,805 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mahanandi Mandal is about 1,938 people, including 1,023 males and 915 females. Around 1,938 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 152 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 152 people per sq. km.