Kotha Patnam Mandal - Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Kotha Patnam 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. Kotha Patnam is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Surareddipalem, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.
The total area of the mandal is 166 km², including 166.26 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kotha Patnam Mandal
Kotha Patnam Mandal has a total of 8 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 | Aaluru | Rural | Alooru |
| 2 | Allur | Rural | Gadepalem |
| 3 | Alluru Kotha Patnam | Rural | Vajjireddypalem |
| 4 | Ethamukkala | Rural | Ethamukkala |
| 5 | Madanur | Rural | Sankuvanigunta |
| 6 | Padarthi | Rural | Rangayapalem |
| 7 | Payakari Khandrika | Rural | Sankuvanigunta |
| 8 | Raju Palem | Rural | Rajupalem |
Population of Kotha Patnam Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kotha Patnam Mandal has a total population of 50,006 people, consisting of 24,987 males and 25,019 females. There are 13,352 households in the mandal with an average population density of 301 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,006 | 50,006 | 0 |
| Male Population | 24,987 | 24,987 | 0 |
| Female Population | 25,019 | 25,019 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,352 | 13,352 | 0 |
| Population Density | 301 / km² | 301 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 26,492 literate people and 5,634 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,815 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,216 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) | 5,634 | 5,634 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 26,492 | 26,492 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,514 | 23,514 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,815 | 8,815 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,216 | 5,216 | 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.