Mahanandi Mandal - Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
Mahanandi is an administrative mandal in the Nandyal 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 Gazulapalli, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the mandal was 253 km². The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mahanandi Mandal
Mahanandi Mandal has a total of 9 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 | Basavapuram | Rural | Gajulapalle |
| 2 | Bollavaram | Rural | U.Bollavaram |
| 3 | Bukkapuram | Rural | Allinagaram |
| 4 | Gajulapalle | Rural | Gajulapalle |
| 5 | Gopavaram | Rural | Rs.Gajulapalli |
| 6 | Maseedupuram | Rural | Maseedupuram |
| 7 | Nandipalle | Rural | Seetharampuram |
| 8 | Thammadapalle | Rural | Thammadapalle |
| 9 | Thimmapuram | Rural | Thimmapuram |
Population of Mahanandi Mandal
According to the 2011 Census, Mahanandi Mandal had a total population of 38,487 people living in 9,120 households. The population comprised 19,431 males and 19,056 females, with an average population density of 152 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,487 | 38,487 | 0 |
| Male Population | 19,431 | 19,431 | 0 |
| Female Population | 19,056 | 19,056 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,120 | 9,120 | 0 |
| Population Density | 152 / km² | 152 / km² | 0 / km² |
Mahanandi Mandal had 20,205 literate people and 4,665 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 7,805 and 1,938 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,665 | 4,665 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 20,205 | 20,205 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,282 | 18,282 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,805 | 7,805 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,938 | 1,938 | 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.