Chillakur
Chillakur 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 Chillakur Block (CD) is 05190. The total area of Chillakur Mandal is 283 km². Chillakur has a sex ratio of approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chillakur Mandal
Chillakur Mandal has a total of 31 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 Chillakur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addepalle | East Kanupuru | Gudur (25 km) |
| 2 | Ankulapaturu | Udathavaripalem | Gudur (16 km) |
| 3 | Annambaka | Annambaka | Gudur (20 km) |
| 4 | Ballavolu | Ballavolu | Gudur (26 km) |
| 5 | Budanam | Budanam | Gudur (10 km) |
| 6 | Chillakur | Chillakur | Gudur (2 km) |
| 7 | Chillakuru | Chillakur | Gudur (2 km) |
| 8 | Chinthavaram | Chinthavaram | Gudur (22 km) |
| 9 | Ippapudi | Udathavaripalem | Gudur (19 km) |
| 10 | Kadivedu | Kadivedu | Gudur (10 km) |
| 11 | Kalava Konda | Kalavakonda | Gudur (15 km) |
| 12 | Momidi | Manne Gunta | Gudur (25 km) |
| 13 | Mutyalapadu | Muthyalapadu | Gudur (6 km) |
| 14 | Nakkalakalva Khandrika | Nelaballi Retapalli | Gudur (6 km) |
| 15 | Nelaballi | Nelaballi Retapalli | Gudur (8 km) |
| 16 | Oduru | Eguvarajupalem | Gudur (12 km) |
| 17 | Pallamala | Pallamala | Gudur (25 km) |
| 18 | Pallamala Khandrika | Pallamala | Gudur (25 km) |
| 19 | Pentapadu | Muthyalapadu | Gudur (6 km) |
| 20 | Ponnavolu | Ponnavolu | Gudur (24 km) |
| 21 | Thamminapatnam | Lingavaram | Gudur (35 km) |
| 22 | Theepanur | Theepanuru | Gudur (5 km) |
| 23 | Thikkavaram | Chedimala | Gudur (13 km) |
| 24 | Thonukumala | Thonukumala | Gudur (15 km) |
| 25 | Turpu Kanupur | East Kanupuru | Gudur (30 km) |
| 26 | Udathavaripalem | Udathavaripalem | Gudur (19 km) |
| 27 | Udathavariparlapalle | Thonukumala | Gudur (14 km) |
| 28 | Vallipadu | Vallipadu | Gudur (22 km) |
| 29 | Vellapalem | Vellapalem | Gudur (29 km) |
| 30 | Yeruru | Yeruru | Gudur (23 km) |
| 31 | Yogeswarunipalle | Thonukumala | Gudur (13 km) |
Population of Chillakur Mandal
The population profile of Chillakur 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 Chillakur 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 | 53,138 | 52,451 | 687 |
| Male Population | 27,376 | 27,030 | 346 |
| Female Population | 25,762 | 25,421 | 341 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,790 | 5,712 | 78 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,932 | 2,891 | 41 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,858 | 2,821 | 37 |
| Literate Population | 28,431 | 27,970 | 461 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,328 | 16,093 | 235 |
| Literate Female Population | 12,103 | 11,877 | 226 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,707 | 24,481 | 226 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,048 | 10,937 | 111 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,659 | 13,544 | 115 |
| Total Households | 15,301 | 15,118 | 183 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chillakur Mandal is around 53,138 people. This includes 27,376 males and 25,762 females. Rural population is about 52,451 (27,030 males and 25,421 females), while urban population is nearly 687 (346 males and 341 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,790 of the population, with 2,932 boys and 2,858 girls. Rural areas have 5,712 children, and urban areas have about 78 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 28,431 literate people in Chillakur Mandal, including 16,328 literate males and 12,103 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,970 individuals and urban literacy covers around 461 people.
- About 24,707 people in Chillakur Mandal are not literate, including 11,048 males and 13,659 females. Rural areas include 24,481 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 226 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 15,301 households, with 15,118 in villages and 183 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chillakur 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 | 16,806 | 16,774 | 32 |
| SC Male Population | 8,722 | 8,708 | 14 |
| SC Female Population | 8,084 | 8,066 | 18 |
| Total ST Population | 8,490 | 8,322 | 168 |
| ST Male Population | 4,315 | 4,226 | 89 |
| ST Female Population | 4,175 | 4,096 | 79 |
| Population Density | 188 / km² | 185 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chillakur Mandal is approximately 16,806 people, including 8,722 males and 8,084 females. Around 16,774 people live in rural parts. Nearly 32 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chillakur Mandal is about 8,490 people, including 4,315 males and 4,175 females. Around 8,322 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 168 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 188 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 185 people per sq. km.