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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Racherla is the main town for most villages within the mandal. 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.
The total area of the mandal is 359 km², including 358.84 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 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 | Yadavalli |
| 8 | Gudimetla | Rural | Oddulavagupalli |
| 9 | Jallivani Pullala Cheruvu | Rural | J.P.Cheruvu |
| 10 | Madhava Puram | Rural | Anumalapalli |
| 11 | Palakaveedu | Rural | Palakaveedu |
| 12 | Racherla | Rural | Racharla |
| 13 | Somidevi Palle | Rural | Somidevipalli |
| 14 | Venthurla Padu | Rural | Chinaganipalli |
Population of Racherla Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Racherla Mandal has a total population of 35,080 people, consisting of 17,459 males and 17,621 females. There are 9,146 households in the mandal with an average population density of 98 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 20,234 literate people and 3,718 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,710 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 378 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) | 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.