Kota Mandal - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Kota 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. Kota is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Pedapariya, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.
The total area of the mandal is 163 km², including 163.04 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kota Mandal
Kota Mandal has a total of 19 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 | Allampadu | Rural | Aalampadu |
| 2 | Chendodu | Rural | Chendudu |
| 3 | Chittodu | Rural | Chittedu |
| 4 | Gudali | Rural | Gudali |
| 5 | Illukurupadu | Rural | Siddavaram |
| 6 | Karlapudi | Rural | Karlapudi |
| 7 | Kesavaram | Rural | Kesavaram |
| 8 | Kota | Rural | Venkannapalem |
| 9 | Kothapalem | Rural | Nellore Palli Kotha Palem |
| 10 | Kothapatnam | Rural | Kothapatnam |
| 11 | Lakshmakka Khandriga @ Chembadipalem | Rural | Thinnela Pudi |
| 12 | Maddali | Rural | Maddali |
| 13 | Nellorepalle | Rural | Nellore Palli Kotha Palem |
| 14 | Putchalapalle | Rural | Puchalapalli |
| 15 | Rudravaram | Rural | Unugunta Palem |
| 16 | Siddavaram | Rural | Siddavaram |
| 17 | Thinnelapudi | Rural | Thinnela Pudi |
| 18 | Uthamanellore | Rural | Uthama Nellore |
| 19 | Vanjivaka | Rural | Vanjivaka |
Population of Kota Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Kota Mandal has a total population of 55,226 people, consisting of 28,337 males and 26,889 females. There are 14,682 households in the mandal with an average population density of 339 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,226 | 55,226 | 0 |
| Male Population | 28,337 | 28,337 | 0 |
| Female Population | 26,889 | 26,889 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,682 | 14,682 | 0 |
| Population Density | 339 / km² | 339 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 32,858 literate people and 5,496 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 16,505 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,963 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) | 5,496 | 5,496 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 32,858 | 32,858 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,368 | 22,368 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 16,505 | 16,505 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,963 | 8,963 | 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.