Pedacherlo Palle Mandal - Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Pedacherlo Palle 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. Pedacherlo Palle is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Ulavapadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.
The total area of the mandal is 358 km², including 357.92 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pedacherlo Palle Mandal
Pedacherlo Palle Mandal has a total of 22 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 | Battupalle | Rural | Bettupalli |
| 2 | Chinavari Madugu | Rural | Chinavarimadugu |
| 3 | Chinthagum Palle | Rural | Chintagumpalli |
| 4 | Chowta Gogula Palle | Rural | Chowtagogulapalli |
| 5 | Gosigundala | Rural | Vepagumpalli |
| 6 | Guntu Palle | Rural | Guntupalli |
| 7 | Lakshmakka Palle | Rural | Lakshmakkapalli |
| 8 | Marella | Rural | Marella |
| 9 | Muddapadu | Rural | Muddapadu |
| 10 | Murugammi | Rural | Murugummi |
| 11 | Neredu Palle | Rural | Neredupalli |
| 12 | Peda Alavala Padu | Rural | Peda Alavalapadu |
| 13 | Peda Irla Padu | Rural | Vengalayapalli |
| 14 | Pedacherlo Palle | Rural | Pedacherlopalli |
| 15 | Pedavari Madugu | Rural | Chinavarimadugu |
| 16 | Pitchi Gunta Palle | Rural | Vepagumpalli |
| 17 | Pothavaram | Rural | Pothavaram |
| 18 | Rama Govinda Puram | Rural | Marella |
| 19 | Sankara Puram | Rural | Guntupalli |
| 20 | Talakondapadu | Rural | Talakondapadu |
| 21 | Vepagum Palle | Rural | Vepagumpalli |
| 22 | Vittala Puram | Rural | Chintagumpalli |
Population of Pedacherlo Palle Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Pedacherlo Palle Mandal has a total population of 36,985 people, consisting of 18,842 males and 18,143 females. There are 8,480 households in the mandal with an average population density of 103 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,985 | 36,985 | 0 |
| Male Population | 18,842 | 18,842 | 0 |
| Female Population | 18,143 | 18,143 | 0 |
| Total Households | 8,480 | 8,480 | 0 |
| Population Density | 103 / km² | 103 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 18,599 literate people and 4,362 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,435 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 633 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) | 4,362 | 4,362 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 18,599 | 18,599 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,386 | 18,386 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,435 | 8,435 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 633 | 633 | 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.