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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Mahanandi is the main town for most villages within the mandal. 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.
The total area of the mandal is 253 km², including 253.24 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 980 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 | Bukkapuram |
| 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
As per the Census 2011, Mahanandi Mandal has a total population of 38,487 people, consisting of 19,431 males and 19,056 females. There are 9,120 households in the mandal with an average population density of 152 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 20,205 literate people and 4,665 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,805 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,938 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) | 4,665 | 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.