Ulavapadu Mandal - Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Ulavapadu 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. Ulavapadu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Ulavapadu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 188 km², including 187.66 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ulavapadu Mandal
Ulavapadu Mandal has a total of 12 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 | Atmakur | Rural | Atmakuru |
| 2 | Baddepudi | Rural | Baddipudi |
| 3 | Bheemavaram | Rural | Bheemavaram |
| 4 | Chagallu | Rural | Chagollu |
| 5 | Chaki Cherla | Rural | Pedapattapupalem |
| 6 | K.Rajupalem | Rural | Ulavapadu |
| 7 | Karedu | Rural | Karedu |
| 8 | Kollurupadu | Rural | Ulavapadu |
| 9 | Krishnapuram | Rural | Krishnapuram |
| 10 | Manneti Kota | Rural | Mannetikota |
| 11 | Ramayapatnam | Rural | Ramayapatnam |
| 12 | Veerepalle | Rural | Veerepalli |
Population of Ulavapadu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Ulavapadu Mandal has a total population of 53,918 people, consisting of 26,972 males and 26,946 females. There are 14,240 households in the mandal with an average population density of 287 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,918 | 53,918 | 0 |
| Male Population | 26,972 | 26,972 | 0 |
| Female Population | 26,946 | 26,946 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,240 | 14,240 | 0 |
| Population Density | 287 / km² | 287 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 27,387 literate people and 5,935 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,747 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,099 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) | 5,935 | 5,935 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 27,387 | 27,387 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,531 | 26,531 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,747 | 11,747 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,099 | 8,099 | 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.