Gudur
Gudur 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 Gudur Block (CD) is 05184. The total area of Gudur Mandal is 261 km², which includes 203.64 km² of rural area and 57.48 km² of urban area. Gudur has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gudur Mandal
Gudur Mandal has a total of 24 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 Gudur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayyavaripalem | Ayyavari Palem | Gudur (13 km) |
| 2 | Chemidthi | Kandali | Gudur (16 km) |
| 3 | Chennur Ii | Chennur | Gudur (7 km) |
| 4 | Chennuru I | Thippavarappadu | Gudur (11 km) |
| 5 | Chennuru Ii | Chennur | Gudur (7 km) |
| 6 | Gollapalle | Nernoor | Gudur (20 km) |
| 7 | Guduru | Potupalem | Gudur |
| 8 | Kandali | Kandali | Gudur (13 km) |
| 9 | Kandra | Kandra | Gudur (15 km) |
| 10 | Kommaneturu | Kommanetur | Gudur (18 km) |
| 11 | Kondagunta | Kondagunta | Gudur (11 km) |
| 12 | Kundakuru | Kundakur | Gudur (23 km) |
| 13 | Mangalapur | Mangalapur | Gudur (10 km) |
| 14 | Mekanur | Mekanur | Gudur (10 km) |
| 15 | Mittathmakuru | Mittathmakur | Gudur (12 km) |
| 16 | N Sangameswaraswamy Khandrika | Nernoor | Gudur (18 km) |
| 17 | Nellatur | Nellatur | Gudur (5 km) |
| 18 | Nernur | Nernoor | Gudur (19 km) |
| 19 | Palicherla | Palicherla | Gudur (5 km) |
| 20 | Palicherlarajupalem | Palicherla | Gudur (10 km) |
| 21 | Reddigunta | Kommanetur | Gudur (15 km) |
| 22 | Vedicherla | Vedicherla | Gudur (14 km) |
| 23 | Vendodu | N/A | Gudur (18 km) |
| 24 | Vinduru | Ramalingapuram | Gudur (6 km) |
Population of Gudur Mandal
The population profile of Gudur 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 Gudur 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 | 1,16,330 | 42,980 | 73,350 |
| Male Population | 57,680 | 21,602 | 36,078 |
| Female Population | 58,650 | 21,378 | 37,272 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,659 | 4,564 | 7,095 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,942 | 2,338 | 3,604 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,717 | 2,226 | 3,491 |
| Literate Population | 75,205 | 23,071 | 52,134 |
| Literate Male Population | 40,229 | 12,798 | 27,431 |
| Literate Female Population | 34,976 | 10,273 | 24,703 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,125 | 19,909 | 21,216 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,451 | 8,804 | 8,647 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,674 | 11,105 | 12,569 |
| Total Households | 30,915 | 11,590 | 19,325 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gudur Mandal is around 1,16,330 people. This includes 57,680 males and 58,650 females. Rural population is about 42,980 (21,602 males and 21,378 females), while urban population is nearly 73,350 (36,078 males and 37,272 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,659 of the population, with 5,942 boys and 5,717 girls. Rural areas have 4,564 children, and urban areas have about 7,095 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 75,205 literate people in Gudur Mandal, including 40,229 literate males and 34,976 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 23,071 individuals and urban literacy covers around 52,134 people.
- About 41,125 people in Gudur Mandal are not literate, including 17,451 males and 23,674 females. Rural areas include 19,909 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,216 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,915 households, with 11,590 in villages and 19,325 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gudur 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 | 26,932 | 13,705 | 13,227 |
| SC Male Population | 13,373 | 6,951 | 6,422 |
| SC Female Population | 13,559 | 6,754 | 6,805 |
| Total ST Population | 12,203 | 6,732 | 5,471 |
| ST Male Population | 6,167 | 3,464 | 2,703 |
| ST Female Population | 6,036 | 3,268 | 2,768 |
| Population Density | 446 / km² | 211 / km² | 1,276 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gudur Mandal is approximately 26,932 people, including 13,373 males and 13,559 females. Around 13,705 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,227 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gudur Mandal is about 12,203 people, including 6,167 males and 6,036 females. Around 6,732 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,471 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 446 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 211 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,276 people per sq. km.