Dagadarthi Mandal - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Dagadarthi 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. Dagadarthi is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Alluru Road, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 252 km², including 252.34 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dagadarthi Mandal
Dagadarthi Mandal has a total of 22 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 | Ananthavaram | Rural | Ananthavaram |
| 2 | Bodagudipadu | Rural | Bodagudipadu |
| 3 | Chennuru | Rural | Chennur |
| 4 | Choutaputhedu | Rural | Chowtaputhedu |
| 5 | Dagadarthi | Rural | Tadakalur |
| 6 | Damavaram | Rural | Damavaram |
| 7 | Dundigam | Rural | Dundigam |
| 8 | Ithampadu | Rural | Rangasamudram |
| 9 | Kaminenipalem | Rural | Velipodu |
| 10 | Katrayapadu | Rural | Katrayapadu |
| 11 | Kothapalle Kowrugunta | Rural | K.K.Gunta |
| 12 | Lingalapadu | Rural | Dharamavaram |
| 13 | Manubolupadu | Rural | Manubolupadu |
| 14 | Marellapadu | Rural | Rangasamudram |
| 15 | Pedaputhedu | Rural | Srirama Puram |
| 16 | Rangasamudram | Rural | Rangasamudram |
| 17 | Thiruveedhipadu | Rural | Thiruvedhipadu |
| 18 | Thurimerla | Rural | Thurimerla |
| 19 | Uchaguntapalem | Rural | Uchaguntapalem |
| 20 | Ulavapalle | Rural | Ulava Palla |
| 21 | Velupodu | Rural | Velipodu |
| 22 | Yelamanchipadu | Rural | Yelamanchi Padu |
Population of Dagadarthi Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Dagadarthi Mandal has a total population of 37,438 people, consisting of 18,881 males and 18,557 females. There are 10,209 households in the mandal with an average population density of 148 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,438 | 37,438 | 0 |
| Male Population | 18,881 | 18,881 | 0 |
| Female Population | 18,557 | 18,557 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,209 | 10,209 | 0 |
| Population Density | 148 / km² | 148 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 21,259 literate people and 3,880 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,612 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,668 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) | 3,880 | 3,880 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 21,259 | 21,259 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,179 | 16,179 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,612 | 10,612 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,668 | 3,668 | 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.