Nekarikallu Mandal - Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Nekarikallu 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. Nekarikallu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Sitaramapuram, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 252 km², including 251.58 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 985 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nekarikallu Mandal
Nekarikallu 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 | Chagallu | Rural | Kandlagunta |
| 2 | Challagundla | Rural | Challagundla |
| 3 | Cheemalamarri | Rural | Cheemalamarri |
| 4 | Chejerla | Rural | Chejerla |
| 5 | Gundlapalle | Rural | Gundlapalli |
| 6 | Kunkalagunta | Rural | Zillapeta Thanda |
| 7 | Narasingapadu | Rural | Narasingapadu |
| 8 | Nekarikallu | Rural | Sivapuram Thanda |
| 9 | Rupenaguntla | Rural | Turakapalem |
| 10 | Tripurapuram | Rural | Tripurapuram |
Population of Nekarikallu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Nekarikallu Mandal has a total population of 63,349 people, consisting of 31,902 males and 31,447 females. There are 16,578 households in the mandal with an average population density of 252 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63,349 | 63,349 | 0 |
| Male Population | 31,902 | 31,902 | 0 |
| Female Population | 31,447 | 31,447 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,578 | 16,578 | 0 |
| Population Density | 252 / km² | 252 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 31,938 literate people and 6,935 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,631 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,059 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) | 6,935 | 6,935 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 31,938 | 31,938 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,411 | 31,411 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,631 | 9,631 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,059 | 5,059 | 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.