Balayapalle
Balayapalle is a Town and Mandal in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore 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 Balayapalle Block (CD) is 05188. The total area of Balayapalle Mandal is 256 km². Balayapalle has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Balayapalle Mandal
Balayapalle Mandal has a total of 51 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 Balayapalle Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akkasamudram | Vengamambapuram | Venkatagiri (10 km) |
| 2 | Alimili | Alimili | Venkatagiri (27 km) |
| 3 | Ambalapudi | Alimili | Venkatagiri (20 km) |
| 4 | Arigepalle | Katragunta | Venkatagiri (27 km) |
| 5 | Balayapalle | Balayapalli | Venkatagiri (17 km) |
| 6 | Bhyravaram | Byaravaram | Venkatagiri (14 km) |
| 7 | Boyanagunta | Nidigallu | Venkatagiri |
| 8 | Chakracharyulavari Khandrika | Perimidi | Venkatagiri (17 km) |
| 9 | Challanarasu Khandrika | Kadagunta | Venkatagiri (20 km) |
| 10 | Chilamanuru | Chilamanuru | Venkatagiri (13 km) |
| 11 | Chutti | Balayapalli | Venkatagiri (21 km) |
| 12 | Gollagunta | Chilamanuru | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 13 | Gottikadu | Gottikadu | Venkatagiri (24 km) |
| 14 | Hastakaveri | Hastakaveri | Venkatagiri (29 km) |
| 15 | Jarlapadu | Pegilam | Venkatagiri (33 km) |
| 16 | Jayampu | Jayampu | Venkatagiri (25 km) |
| 17 | Kadagunta | Kadagunta | Venkatagiri (20 km) |
| 18 | Kalaganda | Kalaganda | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 19 | Kamakuru | Kamakuru | Venkatagiri (18 km) |
| 20 | Karimenagunta | Katragunta | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 21 | Katragunta | Katragunta | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 22 | Kayyuru | Kayyuru | Venkatagiri (13 km) |
| 23 | Kommalagunta | Pegilam | Balayapalle |
| 24 | Konamgunta | Kalaganda | Venkatagiri (18 km) |
| 25 | Kotambedu | Kotembedu | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 26 | Kovurivarigunta | Byaravaram | Balayapalle |
| 27 | Mallemala | Byaravaram | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 28 | Mannuru | Mannuru | Venkatagiri (29 km) |
| 29 | Melchuru | Perimidi | Venkatagiri (12 km) |
| 30 | Muraharidondrao Khandrika | Kotembedu | Venkatagiri (20 km) |
| 31 | Naiducheruvu Khandrika | Hastakaveri | Venkatagiri (30 km) |
| 32 | Nidigallu | Nidigallu | Venkatagiri (12 km) |
| 33 | Nindali | Nindali | Venkatagiri (24 km) |
| 34 | Pakapudi | Pakapudi | Venkatagiri (22 km) |
| 35 | Pallipadu | Pallipadu | Venkatagiri (29 km) |
| 36 | Papireddipalle | Uttapalli | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 37 | Perimidi | Perimidi | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 38 | Pigilam | Pegilam | Venkatagiri (32 km) |
| 39 | Pigilam Kothapalem | Pegilam | Venkatagiri (24 km) |
| 40 | Ramapuram | Balayapalli | Venkatagiri (20 km) |
| 41 | Sangavaram | Sanagavaram | Venkatagiri (18 km) |
| 42 | Siddagunta | Siddagunta | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 43 | Subrahmanyam | Kayyuru | Venkatagiri (20 km) |
| 44 | Surabhivari Khandrika | Kamakuru | Venkatagiri |
| 45 | Tallapalle | Siddagunta | Venkatagiri (20 km) |
| 46 | Tikkavaram | Katragunta | Venkatagiri (23 km) |
| 47 | Utlapalle | Uttapalli | Venkatagiri (15 km) |
| 48 | Vakyam | Nindali | Venkatagiri (27 km) |
| 49 | Vengamambapuram | Vengamambapuram | Venkatagiri (11 km) |
| 50 | Venkatareddipalle | Alimili | Venkatagiri (22 km) |
| 51 | Yachavaram | Balayapalli | Venkatagiri (14 km) |
Population of Balayapalle Mandal
The population profile of Balayapalle 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 Balayapalle 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 | 33,864 | 33,864 | N/A |
| Male Population | 17,141 | 17,141 | N/A |
| Female Population | 16,723 | 16,723 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,547 | 3,547 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,877 | 1,877 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,670 | 1,670 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 17,872 | 17,872 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 10,190 | 10,190 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,682 | 7,682 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 15,992 | 15,992 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,951 | 6,951 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,041 | 9,041 | N/A |
| Total Households | 9,572 | 9,572 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 33,864 people. Includes nearly 17,141 males and 16,723 females. Rural population is about 33,864 people.
- There are around 3,547 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,877 boys and 1,670 girls.
- Literate population is about 17,872 people. Non-literate population is around 15,992 people.
- There are nearly 9,572 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Balayapalle 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 | 10,991 | 10,991 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,508 | 5,508 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,483 | 5,483 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 4,440 | 4,440 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,291 | 2,291 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,149 | 2,149 | N/A |
| Population Density | 132 / km² | 132 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Balayapalle Mandal is approximately 10,991 people, including 5,508 males and 5,483 females. Around 10,991 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Balayapalle Mandal is about 4,440 people, including 2,291 males and 2,149 females. Around 4,440 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 132 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 132 people per sq. km.