Kurichedu Mandal - Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Kurichedu 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. Kurichedu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Kurichedu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 9.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 277 km², including 277.32 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kurichedu Mandal
Kurichedu Mandal has a total of 19 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 | Alavalapadu | Rural | Alavalapadu |
| 2 | Avulamanda | Rural | Avulamanda |
| 3 | Bayya Varam | Rural | Bayyavaram |
| 4 | Bodanampadu | Rural | Bodanampadu |
| 5 | Dekanakonda | Rural | Dekanakonda |
| 6 | Gangadona Konda | Rural | Ganga Donakonda |
| 7 | Jagannadhapuram | Rural | West Kasipuram |
| 8 | Kallur | Rural | Kalluru |
| 9 | Kurichedu | Rural | Kurichedu |
| 10 | Mallaya Palem | Rural | Namassivayapuram |
| 11 | Mustla Gangavaram | Rural | Avulamanda |
| 12 | Namassivaya Puram | Rural | Namassivayapuram |
| 13 | Peddavaram | Rural | Peddavaram |
| 14 | Perambotla Palem | Rural | Kurichedu |
| 15 | Potlapadu | Rural | Potlapadu |
| 16 | West Gangavaram | Rural | West Gangavaram |
| 17 | West Kasipuram | Rural | West Kasipuram |
| 18 | West Naidupalem | Rural | West Naidupalem |
| 19 | West Veeraya Palem | Rural | West Veerayapalem |
Population of Kurichedu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kurichedu Mandal has a total population of 40,801 people, consisting of 20,837 males and 19,964 females. There are 9,632 households in the mandal with an average population density of 147 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,801 | 40,801 | 0 |
| Male Population | 20,837 | 20,837 | 0 |
| Female Population | 19,964 | 19,964 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,632 | 9,632 | 0 |
| Population Density | 147 / km² | 147 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 18,117 literate people and 5,341 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,445 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,445 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) | 5,341 | 5,341 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 18,117 | 18,117 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,684 | 22,684 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,445 | 8,445 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,445 | 1,445 | 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.