Kavali Mandal - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Kavali 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. Kavali is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Kavali, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.
The total area of the mandal is 324 km², including 301.35 km² rural area and 22.95 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kavali Mandal
Kavali Mandal has a total of 15 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 | Anemadugu | Rural | Anemadugu |
| 2 | Budamagunta | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chalamcherla | Rural | Laxmipuram |
| 4 | Chennayapalem | Rural | Pedda Pattapu Palem |
| 5 | Gowravaram | Rural | Gowravaram |
| 6 | Kavali Bit - I (Rural) | Rural | Sarvayapalem |
| 7 | Kavali Bit - II (Rural) | Rural | Amudaladinne |
| 8 | Kothapalle | Rural | Kothapalli |
| 9 | Maddurupadu (Part) | Rural | Siripuram |
| 10 | Mannangidinne | Rural | Mannangidenni |
| 11 | Musunuru (Part) | Rural | Chenchuganipalem |
| 12 | Rajuvari Chintala Palem | Rural | Rajuvarichintalapalem |
| 13 | Rudrakota | Rural | Rudhrakota |
| 14 | Thallapalem | Rural | Tallapalem |
| 15 | Thummalapenta | Rural | Thummalapenta |
Population of Kavali Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kavali Mandal has a total population of 1,50,333 people, consisting of 75,206 males and 75,127 females. There are 38,990 households in the mandal with an average population density of 464 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,50,333 | 60,234 | 90,099 |
| Male Population | 75,206 | 30,297 | 44,909 |
| Female Population | 75,127 | 29,937 | 45,190 |
| Total Households | 38,990 | 16,021 | 22,969 |
| Population Density | 464 / km² | 200 / km² | 3,926 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 95,515 literate people and 15,775 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 25,302 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11,589 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) | 15,775 | 7,035 | 8,740 |
| Literate Population | 95,515 | 30,844 | 64,671 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,818 | 29,390 | 25,428 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 25,302 | 14,517 | 10,785 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11,589 | 3,943 | 7,646 |
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.