Marripudi
Marripudi 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 Marripudi Block (CD) is 05129. The total area of Marripudi Mandal is 391 km². Marripudi has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Marripudi Mandal
Marripudi Mandal has a total of 26 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 Marripudi Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankepalle | Ankepalli | Kandukur (44 km) |
| 2 | Ayyaparaju Palem | A R Palem | Kandukur (32 km) |
| 3 | Chilamkuru | Chilamkur | Ongole (46 km) |
| 4 | Chimata | Chimata | Ongole (50 km) |
| 5 | Dharamavaram | Dharmavaram | Kandukur (34 km) |
| 6 | Ganjipalem | Ankepalli | Kandukur (41 km) |
| 7 | Garla Peta | Garlapeta | Kandukur (44 km) |
| 8 | Gosukonda Agraharam | Kellampalli | Ongole (43 km) |
| 9 | Gundla Samudram | Gundlasamudram | Kandukur (46 km) |
| 10 | Juvvi Gunta | Juvvigunta | Kandukur (39 km) |
| 11 | Kakarla | Kakarla | Ongole (40 km) |
| 12 | Kellam Palle | Kellampalli | Ongole (48 km) |
| 13 | Kuchipudi | Kuchipudi | Kandukur (40 km) |
| 14 | Marripudi | Marripudi | Kandukur (48 km) |
| 15 | Nirmanapuram | Vallayapalem | Kandukur (44 km) |
| 16 | Pannuru | Pannur | Kandukur (44 km) |
| 17 | Raju Palem | Gundlasamudram | Kandukur (46 km) |
| 18 | Ramachandrapuram | Vemavaram | Kandukur (42 km) |
| 19 | Ramayapalem | Ramayapalem | Kandukur (45 km) |
| 20 | Sannamur | Ankepalli | Kandukur (48 km) |
| 21 | Thangella | Narasarajupalem | Kandukur (32 km) |
| 22 | Thippala Devi Palle | Kuchipudi | Kandukur (41 km) |
| 23 | Vallaya Palem | Vallayapalem | Kandukur (41 km) |
| 24 | Vankamarri Palem | Garlapeta | Kandukur (45 km) |
| 25 | Vema Varam | Vemavaram | Kandukur (43 km) |
| 26 | Venkata Krishna Puram | Venkatakrishnapuram | Kandukur (32 km) |
Population of Marripudi Mandal
The population profile of Marripudi 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 Marripudi 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 | 38,848 | 38,848 | N/A |
| Male Population | 19,628 | 19,628 | N/A |
| Female Population | 19,220 | 19,220 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,882 | 4,882 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,591 | 2,591 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,291 | 2,291 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 16,589 | 16,589 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 10,072 | 10,072 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 6,517 | 6,517 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 22,259 | 22,259 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,556 | 9,556 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,703 | 12,703 | N/A |
| Total Households | 9,416 | 9,416 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 38,848 people. Includes nearly 19,628 males and 19,220 females. Rural population is about 38,848 people.
- There are around 4,882 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,591 boys and 2,291 girls.
- Literate population is about 16,589 people. Non-literate population is around 22,259 people.
- There are nearly 9,416 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Marripudi 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 | 10,694 | 10,694 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,399 | 5,399 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,295 | 5,295 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 508 | 508 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 255 | 255 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 253 | 253 | N/A |
| Population Density | 99 / km² | 99 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Marripudi Mandal is approximately 10,694 people, including 5,399 males and 5,295 females. Around 10,694 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Marripudi Mandal is about 508 people, including 255 males and 253 females. Around 508 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 99 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 99 people per sq. km.