Kaligiri Mandal - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Kaligiri 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. Kaligiri is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at S Venkteswrpalm, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.
The total area of the mandal is 405 km², including 405.04 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 965 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kaligiri Mandal
Kaligiri Mandal has a total of 20 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 | Ananthapuram | Rural | Anantapuram |
| 2 | China Annaluru | Rural | Yepinapi |
| 3 | Dubagunta | Rural | Thurpu Dubagunta |
| 4 | Gudladona | Rural | Yerukulareddypalem |
| 5 | Kaligiri | Rural | Kaligiri |
| 6 | Kavali Musthapuram | Rural | Kavali Mustapuram |
| 7 | Kothapeta | Rural | Kavali Mustapuram |
| 8 | Krakuturu | Rural | Krakuturu |
| 9 | Kummarakonduru | Rural | Kummarakonduru |
| 10 | Lakshmipuram | Rural | Laxmipuram |
| 11 | Nagasamudram | Rural | Nagasamudram |
| 12 | Parikota | Rural | Parikota |
| 13 | Peda Annaluru | Rural | Velagapadu |
| 14 | Pedakonduru | Rural | Polampadu |
| 15 | Ravulakollu | Rural | Ravulakollu |
| 16 | Siddana Konduru | Rural | Siddanakonduru |
| 17 | Thellapadu | Rural | Tellapadu |
| 18 | Veeranakollu | Rural | Veernakolu |
| 19 | Velagapadu | Rural | Velagapadu |
| 20 | Venkannapalem | Rural | Kaligiri |
Population of Kaligiri Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kaligiri Mandal has a total population of 43,954 people, consisting of 22,362 males and 21,592 females. There are 11,476 households in the mandal with an average population density of 109 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,954 | 43,954 | 0 |
| Male Population | 22,362 | 22,362 | 0 |
| Female Population | 21,592 | 21,592 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,476 | 11,476 | 0 |
| Population Density | 109 / km² | 109 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 24,976 literate people and 4,460 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,284 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,090 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) | 4,460 | 4,460 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 24,976 | 24,976 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,978 | 18,978 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,284 | 9,284 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,090 | 2,090 | 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.