Chimakurthy Mandal - Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Chimakurthy is an administrative mandal in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chimakurthy is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Ongole, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 288 km², including 287.77 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 977 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chimakurthy Mandal
Chimakurthy Mandal has a total of 24 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 | Bandlamudi | Rural | Bandlamudi |
| 2 | Bhusura Palle | Rural | Busarapalli |
| 3 | Budavada | Rural | Budawada |
| 4 | Chandrapadu | Rural | Chandrapadu |
| 5 | Chimakurthi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | China Ravipadu | Rural | Chinaravipadu |
| 7 | Devarapalem | Rural | Devarapalem |
| 8 | Gonugunta | Rural | Muvvavaripalem |
| 9 | Gunduvari Laxmipuram | Rural | Gunduvari Lakshmi Puram |
| 10 | Ilapavuluru | Rural | Ilapavuluru |
| 11 | Kandurivari Agraharam | Rural | Bandlamudi |
| 12 | Manchikalapadu | Rural | Manchikalapadu |
| 13 | Mylavaram | Rural | Pulikonda |
| 14 | Nekunambadu | Rural | Nekunambadu |
| 15 | Nippatlapadu | Rural | Nippatlapadu |
| 16 | Padamatinaidupalem | Rural | P.Nayudupalem |
| 17 | Palla Malli | Rural | Pallamalli |
| 18 | Pidathalapudi | Rural | Pidathalapudi |
| 19 | Pulikonda | Rural | Pulikonda |
| 20 | Rajupalem - Laxmipuram | Rural | R.L.Puram |
| 21 | Ramachandra Puram | Rural | R.C.Puram |
| 22 | Rangasai Puram | Rural | Gadiparthivaripalem |
| 23 | Torragudi Padu | Rural | Torragudipadu |
| 24 | Yerragudipadu | Rural | Yarragudipadu |
Population of Chimakurthy Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Chimakurthy Mandal has a total population of 79,343 people, consisting of 40,115 males and 39,228 females. There are 19,333 households in the mandal with an average population density of 276 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79,343 | 79,343 | 0 |
| Male Population | 40,115 | 40,115 | 0 |
| Female Population | 39,228 | 39,228 | 0 |
| Total Households | 19,333 | 19,333 | 0 |
| Population Density | 276 / km² | 276 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 42,301 literate people and 9,723 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,721 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,791 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) | 9,723 | 9,723 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42,301 | 42,301 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,042 | 37,042 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,721 | 21,721 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,791 | 2,791 | 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.