Edlapadu Mandal - Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Edlapadu 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. Edlapadu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Phirangipuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 72.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 182 km², including 182.35 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 996 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Edlapadu Mandal
Edlapadu Mandal has a total of 13 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 | Edlapadu | Rural | Edlapadu |
| 2 | Jaladi | Rural | Jaladi |
| 3 | Karuchola | Rural | Karuchola |
| 4 | Kondaveedu | Rural | Kothapalem |
| 5 | Marripalem | Rural | Unnava |
| 6 | Mydavolu | Rural | Mydavolu |
| 7 | Sandepudi | Rural | Sandepudi |
| 8 | Solasa | Rural | Solasa |
| 9 | Thimmapuram | Rural | Thimmapuram |
| 10 | Thurlapadu | Rural | Turlapadu |
| 11 | Unnava | Rural | Unnava |
| 12 | Vankayalapadu | Rural | Vankayalapadu |
| 13 | Viswanadhuni Khandrika | Rural | Turlapadu |
Population of Edlapadu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Edlapadu Mandal has a total population of 56,321 people, consisting of 28,211 males and 28,110 females. There are 15,204 households in the mandal with an average population density of 309 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,321 | 56,321 | 0 |
| Male Population | 28,211 | 28,211 | 0 |
| Female Population | 28,110 | 28,110 | 0 |
| Total Households | 15,204 | 15,204 | 0 |
| Population Density | 309 / km² | 309 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 32,041 literate people and 6,038 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,791 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,620 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) | 6,038 | 6,038 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 32,041 | 32,041 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,280 | 24,280 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,791 | 14,791 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,620 | 2,620 | 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.