Bestavaripeta Mandal - Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Bestavaripeta is an administrative mandal in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bestavaripeta is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Somidevipalle, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.
The total area of the mandal is 472 km², including 472.47 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 954 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bestavaripeta Mandal
Bestavaripeta Mandal has a total of 21 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 | Basine Palle | Rural | Khajipuram |
| 2 | Bestawaripeta | Rural | Bestawaripeta |
| 3 | China Obeneni Palle | Rural | Ch.Obinenipalli |
| 4 | Chinthala Palem | Rural | Nekunambad |
| 5 | Dathara Krishnapuram | Rural | Salakalaveedu |
| 6 | Galijerugulla | Rural | Galijerugulla |
| 7 | Jaggambotla Krishnapuram | Rural | J.B.K.Puram |
| 8 | Kona Palle | Rural | Konapalli |
| 9 | Madhana Pullala Cheruvu | Rural | M.P.Cheruvu |
| 10 | Moksha Gundum | Rural | Mokshagundam |
| 11 | Nekunambad | Rural | Nekunambad |
| 12 | Ondutla | Rural | Pusalapadu |
| 13 | Pachala Venkata Puram | Rural | P.V.Puram |
| 14 | Papayapalle | Rural | Bestawaripeta |
| 15 | Peda Obeneni Palle | Rural | P.Obinenipalli |
| 16 | Pitikayagulla | Rural | Pitikayagulla |
| 17 | Pothavaram | Rural | Ch.Obinenipalli |
| 18 | Pusalapadu | Rural | Pusalapadu |
| 19 | Retla Palle | Rural | P.Obinenipalli |
| 20 | Salakalaveedu | Rural | Salakalaveedu |
| 21 | Somavarapeta | Rural | Bestawaripeta |
Population of Bestavaripeta Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Bestavaripeta Mandal has a total population of 51,062 people, consisting of 26,119 males and 24,943 females. There are 12,967 households in the mandal with an average population density of 108 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,062 | 51,062 | 0 |
| Male Population | 26,119 | 26,119 | 0 |
| Female Population | 24,943 | 24,943 | 0 |
| Total Households | 12,967 | 12,967 | 0 |
| Population Density | 108 / km² | 108 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 28,648 literate people and 5,908 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,423 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 323 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) | 5,908 | 5,908 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 28,648 | 28,648 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,414 | 22,414 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,423 | 9,423 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 323 | 323 | 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.