Dachepalli Mandal - Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Dachepalli 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. Dachepalli is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Nadikode, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.
The total area of the mandal is 286 km², including 286.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dachepalli Mandal
Dachepalli Mandal has a total of 12 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 | Alugumallipadu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bhatrupalem | Rural | Katrapadu |
| 3 | Dachepalle | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Gamalapadu | Rural | Gamalapadu |
| 5 | Kesanapalle | Rural | Takkellapadu |
| 6 | Madinapadu | Rural | Sarangapalli |
| 7 | Mutyalampadu | Rural | Mutyalampadu |
| 8 | Nadikudi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Pedagarlapadu | Rural | Pedagarlapadu |
| 10 | Pondugula | Rural | Pondugula |
| 11 | Ramapuram | Rural | Srinagar |
| 12 | Tangeda | Rural | Tangeda |
Population of Dachepalli Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Dachepalli Mandal has a total population of 75,233 people, consisting of 37,623 males and 37,610 females. There are 19,468 households in the mandal with an average population density of 263 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,233 | 75,233 | 0 |
| Male Population | 37,623 | 37,623 | 0 |
| Female Population | 37,610 | 37,610 | 0 |
| Total Households | 19,468 | 19,468 | 0 |
| Population Density | 263 / km² | 263 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 39,028 literate people and 8,763 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,316 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,404 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) | 8,763 | 8,763 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 39,028 | 39,028 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 36,205 | 36,205 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,316 | 11,316 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,404 | 4,404 | 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.