Markapuram Mandal - Andhra Pradesh
Markapuram is an administrative mandal in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Markapuram is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Markapur Road, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 307 km², including 284.16 km² rural area and 22.85 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Markapuram Mandal
Markapuram Mandal has a total of 23 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 | Akkacheruvu | Rural | Gottipadiya |
| 2 | Badekhanpeta | Rural | Chintagunta |
| 3 | Bhupathi Palle | Rural | Bhupatipalli |
| 4 | Bondala Padu | Rural | Bondalapadu |
| 5 | Chintakunta | Rural | Kondepalli |
| 6 | Gajjala Konda | Rural | Thurupupalli |
| 7 | Goguladinne | Rural | Goguladinne |
| 8 | Gottipadia | Rural | Gottipadiya |
| 9 | Idupur | Rural | Idupuru |
| 10 | Jammana Palle | Rural | Jammanapalli |
| 11 | Kolabhimunipadu | Rural | Kolabhimunipadu |
| 12 | Krishnapuram | Rural | Kondepalli |
| 13 | Malyavanthuni Padu | Rural | Malyavanthunipadu |
| 14 | Markapur (R) | Rural | Bodapadu |
| 15 | Narasimha Puram | Rural | Kondepalli |
| 16 | Nikaram Palle | Rural | Nikarampalli |
| 17 | Peda Nagulavaram | Rural | Pedanagulavaram |
| 18 | Peda Yachavaram | Rural | Peddayachavaram |
| 19 | Rayavaram | Rural | Rayavaram |
| 20 | Sivaram Puram | Rural | Ramachandrapuram |
| 21 | Thippaya Palem | Rural | Tippayapalem |
| 22 | Vemula Kota | Rural | Vemulakota |
| 23 | Yella Puram | Rural | Kondepalli |
Population of Markapuram Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Markapuram Mandal has a total population of 1,22,984 people, consisting of 62,117 males and 60,867 females. There are 29,906 households in the mandal with an average population density of 401 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,22,984 | 51,892 | 71,092 |
| Male Population | 62,117 | 26,421 | 35,696 |
| Female Population | 60,867 | 25,471 | 35,396 |
| Total Households | 29,906 | 12,698 | 17,208 |
| Population Density | 401 / km² | 183 / km² | 3,111 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 73,318 literate people and 14,627 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,723 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,668 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) | 14,627 | 6,430 | 8,197 |
| Literate Population | 73,318 | 25,963 | 47,355 |
| Illiterate Population | 49,666 | 25,929 | 23,737 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,723 | 12,671 | 9,052 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,668 | 740 | 1,928 |
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.