Chejerla Mandal - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Chejerla is an administrative mandal in the Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chejerla is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Vedayapalem, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.
The total area of the mandal is 300 km², including 300.13 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chejerla Mandal
Chejerla Mandal has a total of 18 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 | Billupadu | Rural | Billupadu |
| 2 | Chejerla | Rural | Madapalli |
| 3 | Chittaluru | Rural | Chithaluru |
| 4 | Gollapalle | Rural | Gollapalli |
| 5 | Kakivaya | Rural | Kakivaya |
| 6 | Kalayapalem | Rural | Nagula Vellaturu |
| 7 | Kotitheertham | Rural | Turpu Khambhampadu |
| 8 | Mamuduru | Rural | Mamuduru |
| 9 | Nagulavellaturu | Rural | Nagula Vellaturu |
| 10 | Nernoor | Rural | Nernuru |
| 11 | Paderu | Rural | Paderu |
| 12 | Pathapadu | Rural | Pathapadu |
| 13 | Pelleru | Rural | Thurpupalli |
| 14 | Perumallapadu | Rural | Puttupalli |
| 15 | Thimmayapalem | Rural | Thimmayapalem |
| 16 | Vavileru | Rural | Vavileru |
| 17 | Yanamadala | Rural | Yanamadala |
| 18 | Yeturu | Rural | Yeturu |
Population of Chejerla Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Chejerla Mandal has a total population of 34,630 people, consisting of 17,784 males and 16,846 females. There are 8,875 households in the mandal with an average population density of 115 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,630 | 34,630 | 0 |
| Male Population | 17,784 | 17,784 | 0 |
| Female Population | 16,846 | 16,846 | 0 |
| Total Households | 8,875 | 8,875 | 0 |
| Population Density | 115 / km² | 115 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 18,949 literate people and 3,416 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,520 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,288 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) | 3,416 | 3,416 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 18,949 | 18,949 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,681 | 15,681 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,520 | 7,520 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,288 | 2,288 | 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.