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, the sub-district code of Markapur Block (CD) is 05115. The total area of Markapur Mandal is 307 km², which includes 284.16 km² of rural area and 22.85 km² of urban area. Markapur has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akkacheruvu | Gottipadiya | Markapur (18 km) |
| 2 | Badekhanpeta | Chintagunta | Markapur (10 km) |
| 3 | Bhupathi Palle | Bhupatipalli | Markapur (14 km) |
| 4 | Bondala Padu | Bondalapadu | Markapur (12 km) |
| 5 | Chintakunta | Chintagunta | Markapur (8 km) |
| 6 | Gajjala Konda | Gajjalakonda | Markapur (18 km) |
| 7 | Goguladinne | Goguladinne | Markapur (8 km) |
| 8 | Gottipadia | Gottipadiya | Markapur (19 km) |
| 9 | Idupur | Idupuru | Markapur (6 km) |
| 10 | Jammana Palle | Jammanapalli | Markapur (8 km) |
| 11 | Kolabhimunipadu | K Kothapalli | Markapur (8 km) |
| 12 | Krishnapuram | Kondepalli | Markapur (4 km) |
| 13 | Malyavanthuni Padu | Malyavanthunipadu | Markapur (12 km) |
| 14 | Markapur | Bodapadu | Markapur (6 km) |
| 15 | Narasimha Puram | Kondepalli | Markapur (3 km) |
| 16 | Nikaram Palle | Nikarampalli | Markapur (8 km) |
| 17 | Peda Nagulavaram | Pedanagulavaram | Markapur (8 km) |
| 18 | Peda Yachavaram | Nayudupalli | Markapur (10 km) |
| 19 | Rayavaram | Rayavaram | Markapur (6 km) |
| 20 | Sivaram Puram | Ramachandrapuram | Markapur (4 km) |
| 21 | Thippaya Palem | Tippayapalem | Markapur (15 km) |
| 22 | Vemula Kota | Vemulakota | Markapur (4 km) |
| 23 | Yella Puram | Kondepalli | Markapur (4 km) |
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 Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | 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 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,627 | 6,430 | 8,197 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,515 | 3,336 | 4,179 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,112 | 3,094 | 4,018 |
| Literate Population | 73,318 | 25,963 | 47,355 |
| Literate Male Population | 42,935 | 16,302 | 26,633 |
| Literate Female Population | 30,383 | 9,661 | 20,722 |
| Illiterate Population | 49,666 | 25,929 | 23,737 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 19,182 | 10,119 | 9,063 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 30,484 | 15,810 | 14,674 |
| Total Households | 29,906 | 12,698 | 17,208 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Markapur Mandal is around 1,22,984 people. This includes 62,117 males and 60,867 females. Rural population is about 51,892 (26,421 males and 25,471 females), while urban population is nearly 71,092 (35,696 males and 35,396 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,627 of the population, with 7,515 boys and 7,112 girls. Rural areas have 6,430 children, and urban areas have about 8,197 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 73,318 literate people in Markapur Mandal, including 42,935 literate males and 30,383 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 25,963 individuals and urban literacy covers around 47,355 people.
- About 49,666 people in Markapur Mandal are not literate, including 19,182 males and 30,484 females. Rural areas include 25,929 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 23,737 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 29,906 households, with 12,698 in villages and 17,208 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Markapur Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 21,723 | 12,671 | 9,052 |
| SC Male Population | 10,881 | 6,321 | 4,560 |
| SC Female Population | 10,842 | 6,350 | 4,492 |
| Total ST Population | 2,668 | 740 | 1,928 |
| ST Male Population | 1,336 | 383 | 953 |
| ST Female Population | 1,332 | 357 | 975 |
| Population Density | 401 / km² | 183 / km² | 3,111 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Markapur Mandal is approximately 21,723 people, including 10,881 males and 10,842 females. Around 12,671 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,052 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Markapur Mandal is about 2,668 people, including 1,336 males and 1,332 females. Around 740 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,928 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 401 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 183 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,111 people per sq. km.