Vetapalem Mandal - Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
Vetapalem is an administrative mandal in the Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Vetapalem is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Vetapalemu, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 92 km², including 80.99 km² rural area and 11.14 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vetapalem Mandal
Vetapalem Mandal has a total of 5 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 | Kotha Peta (Part) | Rural | Papayapalem |
| 2 | Nayani Palle | Rural | Challareddypalem |
| 3 | Pandilla Palle | Rural | Pandillapalli |
| 4 | Pullari Palem | Rural | Pullaripalem |
| 5 | Vetapalem (Ct) | Rural | Vetapalem |
Population of Vetapalem Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Vetapalem Mandal has a total population of 75,219 people, consisting of 37,352 males and 37,867 females. There are 21,247 households in the mandal with an average population density of 816 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,219 | 32,984 | 42,235 |
| Male Population | 37,352 | 16,518 | 20,834 |
| Female Population | 37,867 | 16,466 | 21,401 |
| Total Households | 21,247 | 9,250 | 11,997 |
| Population Density | 816 / km² | 407 / km² | 3,791 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 48,823 literate people and 7,440 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,644 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,514 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) | 7,440 | 3,503 | 3,937 |
| Literate Population | 48,823 | 19,886 | 28,937 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,396 | 13,098 | 13,298 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,644 | 2,577 | 5,067 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,514 | 2,056 | 3,458 |
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.