Kurichedu

Kurichedu is a Town and Mandal in Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh. In India, a mandal is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Kurichedu Block (CD) is 05103. Total area of kurichedu mandal is 277 km². Kurichedu mandal has a population of 40,801 peoples. Kurichedu mandal has a population density of 147.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,632 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 44.40% population of kurichedu mandal is literate, out of which 54.36% males and 34.01% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kurichedu Mandal

Kurichedu Mandal has a total of 19 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kurichedu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alavalapadu Alavalapadu Markapur (56 km)
2Avulamanda Avulamanda Markapur (30 km)
3Bayya Varam Bayyavaram Markapur (60 km)
4Bodanampadu Bodanampadu Markapur (57 km)
5Dekanakonda Dekanakonda Markapur (32 km)
6Gangadona Konda Ganga Donakonda Markapur (57 km)
7Jagannadhapuram West Kasipuram Markapur (68 km)
8Kallur Kalluru Markapur (63 km)
9Kurichedu Kurichedu Markapur (50 km)
10Mallaya Palem Namassivayapuram Markapur (53 km)
11Mustla Gangavaram Avulamanda Markapur (31 km)
12Namassivaya Puram Namassivayapuram Markapur (55 km)
13Peddavaram Peddavaram Markapur (58 km)
14Perambotla Palem Kurichedu Markapur (55 km)
15Potlapadu Potlapadu Markapur (55 km)
16West Gangavaram West Gangavaram Markapur (30 km)
17West Kasipuram West Kasipuram Markapur (65 km)
18West Naidupalem West Naidupalem Markapur (33 km)
19West Veeraya Palem West Veerayapalem Markapur (35 km)

Population of Kurichedu Mandal

The population profile of Kurichedu Mandal offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Kurichedu's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 40,801 40,801 N/A
Male Population 20,837 20,837 N/A
Female Population 19,964 19,964 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,341 5,341 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,739 2,739 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,602 2,602 N/A
Literate Population 18,117 18,117 N/A
Literate Male Population 11,328 11,328 N/A
Literate Female Population 6,789 6,789 N/A
Illiterate Population 22,684 22,684 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 9,509 9,509 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 13,175 13,175 N/A
Total Households 9,632 9,632 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kurichedu Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 8,445 8,445 N/A
SC Male Population 4,371 4,371 N/A
SC Female Population 4,074 4,074 N/A
Total ST Population 1,445 1,445 N/A
ST Male Population 747 747 N/A
ST Female Population 698 698 N/A
Population Density 147 / km² 147 / km² N/A