Markapur

Markapur 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 Markapur Block (CD) is 05115. Total area of markapur mandal is 307 km² including 284.16 km² rural area and 22.85 km² urban area. Markapur mandal has a population of 1,22,984 peoples, out of which urban population is 71,092 while rural population is 51,892. Markapur has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. Markapur mandal has a population density of 400.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 29,906 houses in the sub-district, including 17,208 urban houses and 12,698 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 59.62% population of markapur mandal is literate, out of which 69.12% males and 49.92% females are literate.

List of Villages in Markapur Mandal

Markapur Mandal has a total of 23 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 Markapur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Markapur Mandal

The population profile of Markapur 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 Markapur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Markapur 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.