Racherla Mandal - Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Racherla is an administrative mandal in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. The nearest railway station is situated at Somidevipalle, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the mandal was 359 km². The sex ratio was 1009 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Racherla Mandal
Racherla Mandal has a total of 14 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 | Akaveedu | Rural | Akaveedu |
| 2 | Anumula Palle | Rural | Gowthavaram |
| 3 | Bhupana Guntla | Rural | Satyavolu |
| 4 | Chinnagani Palle | Rural | Chinaganipalli |
| 5 | Chollaveedu | Rural | Chollaveedu |
| 6 | Dadanaguruvai Palle | Rural | Oddulavagupalli |
| 7 | Edavalli | Rural | Satyavolu |
| 8 | Gudimetla | Rural | Oddulavagupalli |
| 9 | Jallivani Pullala Cheruvu | Rural | J.P.Cheruvu |
| 10 | Madhava Puram | Rural | Anumalapalli |
| 11 | Palakaveedu | Rural | Palakaveedu |
| 12 | Racherla | Rural | Kaluvapalli |
| 13 | Somidevi Palle | Rural | Somidevipalli |
| 14 | Venthurla Padu | Rural | Chinaganipalli |
Population of Racherla Mandal
According to the 2011 Census, Racherla Mandal had a total population of 35,080 people living in 9,146 households. The population comprised 17,459 males and 17,621 females, with an average population density of 98 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,080 | 35,080 | 0 |
| Male Population | 17,459 | 17,459 | 0 |
| Female Population | 17,621 | 17,621 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,146 | 9,146 | 0 |
| Population Density | 98 / km² | 98 / km² | 0 / km² |
Racherla Mandal had 20,234 literate people and 3,718 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 5,710 and 378 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,718 | 3,718 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 20,234 | 20,234 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,846 | 14,846 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,710 | 5,710 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 378 | 378 | 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.