Maddipadu Mandal - Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Maddipadu 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. Maddipadu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Karavadi, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 167 km², including 167.25 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Maddipadu Mandal
Maddipadu Mandal has a total of 20 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 | Annangi | Rural | Annangi |
| 2 | Doddavaram | Rural | Doddavaram |
| 3 | Doddavarappadu | Rural | Doddavarappadu |
| 4 | Edugundlapadu | Rural | Yedugundlapadu |
| 5 | Gadiyapudi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Garlapadu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Gundla Palle | Rural | Gundlapalli |
| 8 | Inamanamellur | Rural | Inamanamelluru |
| 9 | Keerthi Padu | Rural | Keerthipadu |
| 10 | Kolachanakota | Rural | Kolachanakota |
| 11 | Lingamgunta | Rural | Lingamgunta |
| 12 | Maddipadu | Rural | Maddipadu |
| 13 | Mallavaram | Rural | Mallavaram |
| 14 | Nandipadu | Rural | Nandipadu |
| 15 | Nelatur | Rural | Nelaturu |
| 16 | Peda Kotha Palle | Rural | Pedakothapalli |
| 17 | Rachavari Palem | Rural | Rachavaripalem |
| 18 | Seetharampuram | Rural | Seetharampuram |
| 19 | Vellam Palle | Rural | Vellampalli |
| 20 | Venkateswarapuram | Rural | Mallavaram |
Population of Maddipadu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Maddipadu Mandal has a total population of 52,353 people, consisting of 26,155 males and 26,198 females. There are 14,130 households in the mandal with an average population density of 313 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,353 | 52,353 | 0 |
| Male Population | 26,155 | 26,155 | 0 |
| Female Population | 26,198 | 26,198 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,130 | 14,130 | 0 |
| Population Density | 313 / km² | 313 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 30,406 literate people and 5,220 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 19,553 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,509 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) | 5,220 | 5,220 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 30,406 | 30,406 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,947 | 21,947 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 19,553 | 19,553 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,509 | 1,509 | 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.