Ardhaveedu Mandal - Markapuram District, Andhra Pradesh
Ardhaveedu is an administrative mandal in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Ardhaveedu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Jaggambotla Krishnapuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 707 km², including 706.54 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ardhaveedu Mandal
Ardhaveedu Mandal has a total of 13 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 | Ardhaveedu | Rural | Ardhaveedu |
| 2 | Ayyavari Palle | Rural | Ayyavaripalli |
| 3 | Bogolu | Rural | Mohiddinpuram |
| 4 | Bollu Palle | Rural | Bollupalli |
| 5 | Donakonda | Rural | Donakonda |
| 6 | Gannepalle | Rural | Yachavaram |
| 7 | Kakarla | Rural | Nagulavaram |
| 8 | Magutur | Rural | Maguturu |
| 9 | Papineni Palle | Rural | Papinenipalli |
| 10 | Peda Kandukur | Rural | Peddakandukuru |
| 11 | Potti Basavai Palle | Rural | Maguturu |
| 12 | Velagalapaya | Rural | Velagalapaya |
| 13 | Yerraguntla | Rural | Papinenipalli |
Population of Ardhaveedu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Ardhaveedu Mandal has a total population of 36,169 people, consisting of 18,651 males and 17,518 females. There are 9,079 households in the mandal with an average population density of 51 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,169 | 36,169 | 0 |
| Male Population | 18,651 | 18,651 | 0 |
| Female Population | 17,518 | 17,518 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,079 | 9,079 | 0 |
| Population Density | 51 / km² | 51 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 18,858 literate people and 4,256 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,302 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,524 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,256 | 4,256 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 18,858 | 18,858 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,311 | 17,311 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,302 | 6,302 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,524 | 2,524 | 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.