Santhamaguluru Mandal - Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Santhamaguluru is an administrative mandal in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Santhamaguluru is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Santamagulur, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.
The total area of the mandal is 208 km², including 208.32 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 961 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Santhamaguluru Mandal
Santhamaguluru Mandal has a total of 11 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 | Elchur | Rural | Yelchuru |
| 2 | Gopapuram | Rural | Yelchuru |
| 3 | Gurijepalle | Rural | Gurijepalli |
| 4 | Kamepalle | Rural | Kamepalli |
| 5 | Kommala Padu | Rural | Makkenavaripalem |
| 6 | Kopparam | Rural | Sajjapuram |
| 7 | Kunduru (East) | Rural | Mamillapalli |
| 8 | Kunduru (West) | Rural | Paritialavaripalem |
| 9 | Santhamaguluru | Rural | Santhamagulur |
| 10 | Tangedu Malli | Rural | Tangedumalli |
| 11 | Vellala Cheruvu | Rural | Vellalacheruvu |
Population of Santhamaguluru Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Santhamaguluru Mandal has a total population of 59,528 people, consisting of 30,355 males and 29,173 females. There are 15,344 households in the mandal with an average population density of 286 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,528 | 59,528 | 0 |
| Male Population | 30,355 | 30,355 | 0 |
| Female Population | 29,173 | 29,173 | 0 |
| Total Households | 15,344 | 15,344 | 0 |
| Population Density | 286 / km² | 286 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 28,421 literate people and 6,782 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,990 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,975 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) | 6,782 | 6,782 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 28,421 | 28,421 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,107 | 31,107 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,990 | 11,990 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,975 | 2,975 | 0 |
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.