Bollapalli Mandal - Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Bollapalli is an administrative mandal in the Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bollapalli is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Savalyapuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 707 km², including 706.78 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 986 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bollapalli Mandal
Bollapalli 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 | Ayyannapalem | Rural | Mekaladinne Thanda |
| 2 | Bollapalle | Rural | Bollapalli |
| 3 | Gandiganumala | Rural | Gandiganama |
| 4 | Garikapadu | Rural | Pamidipadu |
| 5 | Gummanampadu | Rural | Gummanampadu |
| 6 | Gutlapalle | Rural | Palukuru Thanda |
| 7 | Kanumalacheruvu | Rural | Nehrunagar Thanda |
| 8 | Mellavagu | Rural | Reddypalem |
| 9 | Perurupadu | Rural | Perurupadu |
| 10 | Ravulapuram | Rural | Ravulapuram |
| 11 | Remidicherla | Rural | Remidicherla |
| 12 | Sarikondapalem | Rural | Sarikondapalem |
| 13 | Vaddemgunta | Rural | Veddemgunta |
| 14 | Vellatur | Rural | Vellaturu |
Population of Bollapalli Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Bollapalli Mandal has a total population of 58,086 people, consisting of 29,245 males and 28,841 females. There are 14,764 households in the mandal with an average population density of 82 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,086 | 58,086 | 0 |
| Male Population | 29,245 | 29,245 | 0 |
| Female Population | 28,841 | 28,841 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,764 | 14,764 | 0 |
| Population Density | 82 / km² | 82 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 20,426 literate people and 7,923 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,260 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,731 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) | 7,923 | 7,923 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 20,426 | 20,426 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,660 | 37,660 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,260 | 10,260 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,731 | 15,731 | 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.