Veldurthy Mandal - Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Veldurthy 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. Veldurthy is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Macherla, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.
The total area of the mandal is 528 km², including 527.66 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Veldurthy Mandal
Veldurthy Mandal has a total of 9 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 | Gottipalla | Rural | Ramachandrapuram Thanda |
| 2 | Gundlapadu | Rural | Gundlapadu |
| 3 | Kandlakunta | Rural | Kothapullareddypuram |
| 4 | Mandadi | Rural | Mandadi |
| 5 | Patlaveedu | Rural | Patlaveedu |
| 6 | Rachamallipadu | Rural | Srirampuramthanda |
| 7 | Srigiripadu | Rural | Vajralapadu |
| 8 | Uppalapadu | Rural | Uppalapadu |
| 9 | Veldurthi | Rural | Veldurthy |
Population of Veldurthy Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Veldurthy Mandal has a total population of 49,054 people, consisting of 24,608 males and 24,446 females. There are 12,166 households in the mandal with an average population density of 93 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,054 | 49,054 | 0 |
| Male Population | 24,608 | 24,608 | 0 |
| Female Population | 24,446 | 24,446 | 0 |
| Total Households | 12,166 | 12,166 | 0 |
| Population Density | 93 / km² | 93 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 20,000 literate people and 6,523 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,705 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,716 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) | 6,523 | 6,523 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 20,000 | 20,000 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,054 | 29,054 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,705 | 6,705 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,716 | 10,716 | 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.