Tarlupadu
Tarlupadu 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 Tarlupadu Block (CD) is 05118. The total area of Tarlupadu Mandal is 267 km². Tarlupadu has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tarlupadu Mandal
Tarlupadu 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 Tarlupadu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chenna Reddi Palle | Chennareddypalli | Markapur (16 km) |
| 2 | Ganugapenta | Ganugapenta | Markapur (12 km) |
| 3 | Golla Palle | Gollapalli | Markapur (18 km) |
| 4 | Gorugunthala Padu | Seethanagulavaram | Markapur (6 km) |
| 5 | Jagannadha Puram | Jagannadhapuram | Markapur (12 km) |
| 6 | Jangamreddi Palle | Kalujuvvalapadu | Markapur (15 km) |
| 7 | Kaluzuwwalapadu | Kalujuvvalapadu | Markapur (15 km) |
| 8 | Kandalla Palle | Pothalapadu | Markapur (16 km) |
| 9 | Karumani Palle | Meerjapeta | Markapur (13 km) |
| 10 | Kethagudipi | Kethagudipi | Markapur (9 km) |
| 11 | Konda Reddi Palle | Kalujuvvalapadu | Markapur (20 km) |
| 12 | Lakshmakka Palle | Kalujuvvalapadu | Markapur (19 km) |
| 13 | Mangala Kunta | Mangalakunta | Markapur (22 km) |
| 14 | Meerja Peta | Meerjapeta | Markapur (15 km) |
| 15 | Nagendla Mudupu | Nagellamudupu | Markapur (23 km) |
| 16 | Obaya Palle | Kalujuvvalapadu | Markapur (18 km) |
| 17 | Pathe Puram | Nagellamudupu | Markapur (23 km) |
| 18 | Pothalapadu | Pothalapadu | Markapur (16 km) |
| 19 | Ragasamudram | Ragasamudram | Markapur (16 km) |
| 20 | Rolagam Padu | Gollapalli | Markapur (24 km) |
| 21 | Seetanagulavaram | Seethanagulavaram | Markapur (6 km) |
| 22 | Surepalle | Surepalli | Markapur (12 km) |
| 23 | Tadivari Palle | Tadivaripalli | Markapur (23 km) |
| 24 | Tarlupadu | Tarlupadu | Markapur (10 km) |
| 25 | Tellapadu | Tarlupadu | Markapur |
| 26 | Thummala Cheruvu | Thummalacheruvu | Markapur (11 km) |
Population of Tarlupadu Mandal
The population profile of Tarlupadu 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 Tarlupadu 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 | 34,640 | 34,640 | N/A |
| Male Population | 17,789 | 17,789 | N/A |
| Female Population | 16,851 | 16,851 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,597 | 4,597 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,373 | 2,373 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,224 | 2,224 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 16,856 | 16,856 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 10,775 | 10,775 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 6,081 | 6,081 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 17,784 | 17,784 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,014 | 7,014 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,770 | 10,770 | N/A |
| Total Households | 8,263 | 8,263 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 34,640 people. Includes nearly 17,789 males and 16,851 females. Rural population is about 34,640 people.
- There are around 4,597 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,373 boys and 2,224 girls.
- Literate population is about 16,856 people. Non-literate population is around 17,784 people.
- There are nearly 8,263 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tarlupadu 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 | 8,692 | 8,692 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,432 | 4,432 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,260 | 4,260 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 255 | 255 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 138 | 138 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 117 | 117 | N/A |
| Population Density | 130 / km² | 130 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tarlupadu Mandal is approximately 8,692 people, including 4,432 males and 4,260 females. Around 8,692 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tarlupadu Mandal is about 255 people, including 138 males and 117 females. Around 255 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 130 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 130 people per sq. km.