Racherla

Racherla 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 Racherla Block (CD) is 05132. The total area of Racherla Mandal is 359 km². Racherla has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Racherla Mandal

Racherla Mandal has a total of 14 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 Racherla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akaveedu Akaveedu Markapur (65 km)
2Anumula Palle Anumalapalli Markapur (45 km)
3Bhupana Guntla Satyavolu Markapur (54 km)
4Chinnagani Palle Chinaganipalli Markapur (55 km)
5Chollaveedu Chollaveedu Markapur (50 km)
6Dadanaguruvai Palle Oddulavagupalli Markapur (65 km)
7Edavalli Satyavolu Markapur (57 km)
8Gudimetla Gudimetta Markapur (54 km)
9Jallivani Pullala Cheruvu J P Cheruvu Markapur (51 km)
10Madhava Puram Anumalapalli Markapur (53 km)
11Palakaveedu Palakaveedu Markapur (65 km)
12Racherla Kaluvapalli Markapur (50 km)
13Somidevi Palle Somidevipalli Markapur (68 km)
14Venthurla Padu Chinaganipalli Markapur (62 km)

Population of Racherla Mandal

The population profile of Racherla 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 Racherla 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 35,080 35,080 N/A
Male Population 17,459 17,459 N/A
Female Population 17,621 17,621 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,718 3,718 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,009 2,009 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,709 1,709 N/A
Literate Population 20,234 20,234 N/A
Literate Male Population 12,404 12,404 N/A
Literate Female Population 7,830 7,830 N/A
Illiterate Population 14,846 14,846 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 5,055 5,055 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 9,791 9,791 N/A
Total Households 9,146 9,146 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 35,080 people. Includes nearly 17,459 males and 17,621 females. Rural population is about 35,080 people.
  • There are around 3,718 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,009 boys and 1,709 girls.
  • Literate population is about 20,234 people. Non-literate population is around 14,846 people.
  • There are nearly 9,146 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Racherla 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 5,710 5,710 N/A
SC Male Population 2,757 2,757 N/A
SC Female Population 2,953 2,953 N/A
Total ST Population 378 378 N/A
ST Male Population 158 158 N/A
ST Female Population 220 220 N/A
Population Density 98 / km² 98 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Racherla Mandal is approximately 5,710 people, including 2,757 males and 2,953 females. Around 5,710 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Racherla Mandal is about 378 people, including 158 males and 220 females. Around 378 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 98 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 98 people per sq. km.