Muppalla Mandal - Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Muppalla 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. Muppalla is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Dhulipalla Halt, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.
The total area of the mandal is 132 km², including 132.19 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Muppalla Mandal
Muppalla Mandal has a total of 10 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 | Bollavaram | Rural | Bollavaram |
| 2 | Dammalapadu | Rural | Turakapalem |
| 3 | Dechavarappadu | Rural | Thondapi |
| 4 | Gollapadu | Rural | Kunduruvaripalem |
| 5 | Lankelakurapadu | Rural | L. Kurapadu |
| 6 | Madala | Rural | Madala |
| 7 | Muppalla | Rural | Muppalla |
| 8 | Narnepadu | Rural | Narnepadu |
| 9 | Palidevarlapadu | Rural | Paludevarlapadu |
| 10 | Thondapi | Rural | Thondapi |
Population of Muppalla Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Muppalla Mandal has a total population of 42,509 people, consisting of 21,285 males and 21,224 females. There are 11,189 households in the mandal with an average population density of 322 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,509 | 42,509 | 0 |
| Male Population | 21,285 | 21,285 | 0 |
| Female Population | 21,224 | 21,224 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,189 | 11,189 | 0 |
| Population Density | 322 / km² | 322 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 22,440 literate people and 4,316 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,221 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,788 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) | 4,316 | 4,316 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 22,440 | 22,440 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,069 | 20,069 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,221 | 8,221 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,788 | 1,788 | 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.