Velugodu Mandal - Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
Velugodu 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. Velugodu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Ndpl, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.
The total area of the mandal is 358 km², including 357.59 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Velugodu Mandal
Velugodu Mandal has a total of 8 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 | Abdullapuram | Rural | Abdullapuram |
| 2 | Boyarevula | Rural | Boyarevula |
| 3 | Gunthakandala | Rural | Gunthakandala |
| 4 | Kunta | Rural | Velgodu |
| 5 | Mothukur | Rural | Velgodu |
| 6 | Regadigudur | Rural | Regadigudur |
| 7 | Velgode | Rural | Velgodu |
| 8 | Velpanur | Rural | Velpanur |
Population of Velugodu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Velugodu Mandal has a total population of 47,850 people, consisting of 24,223 males and 23,627 females. There are 11,326 households in the mandal with an average population density of 134 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,850 | 47,850 | 0 |
| Male Population | 24,223 | 24,223 | 0 |
| Female Population | 23,627 | 23,627 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,326 | 11,326 | 0 |
| Population Density | 134 / km² | 134 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 27,252 literate people and 5,359 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,450 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,706 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) | 5,359 | 5,359 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 27,252 | 27,252 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,598 | 20,598 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,450 | 8,450 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,706 | 1,706 | 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.