Marripadu
Marripadu 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 Marripadu Block (CD) is 05163. The total area of Marripadu Mandal is 571 km². Marripadu has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Marripadu Mandal
Marripadu Mandal has a total of 21 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 Marripadu Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allampadu | Allampadu | Badvel (37 km) |
| 2 | Bheemavaram | Bheemavaram | Badvel (44 km) |
| 3 | Brahmanapalle | Brahmanapalle | Badvel (24 km) |
| 4 | Budawada | Budawada | Badvel (30 km) |
| 5 | Chabolu | Chabolu | Badvel (28 km) |
| 6 | Chilakapadu | Chilakapadu | Badvel (32 km) |
| 7 | Chinamachanur | Chinnamachanuru | Badvel (41 km) |
| 8 | Chunchulur | Chunchuluru | Badvel (30 km) |
| 9 | Dharmarao Cheruvupalle | D C Palli | Badvel (51 km) |
| 10 | Irlapadu | Irlapadu | Badvel (40 km) |
| 11 | Kadirinenipalle | Chinnamachanuru | Badvel (44 km) |
| 12 | Kampasamudram | Kampasamudram | Badvel (30 km) |
| 13 | Nagarajupadu | Chinnamachanuru | Badvel (41 km) |
| 14 | Naginenigunta | Naginenigunta | Badvel (23 km) |
| 15 | Nandavaram | Nandavaram | Badvel (45 km) |
| 16 | Neradanampadu | Chinnamachanuru | Badvel (46 km) |
| 17 | Padamatinaidupalle | Padamatinaidupalli | Badvel (27 km) |
| 18 | Pallavolu | Pallavolu | Badvel (41 km) |
| 19 | Pegallapadu | Pengallapadu | Badvel (33 km) |
| 20 | Ponguru | Kathigunta | Badvel (44 km) |
| 21 | Singanapalle | Singanapalli | Badvel (24 km) |
Population of Marripadu Mandal
The population profile of Marripadu 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 Marripadu 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 | 44,698 | 44,698 | N/A |
| Male Population | 22,946 | 22,946 | N/A |
| Female Population | 21,752 | 21,752 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,974 | 4,974 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,558 | 2,558 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,416 | 2,416 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 25,595 | 25,595 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,387 | 15,387 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,208 | 10,208 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 19,103 | 19,103 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,559 | 7,559 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,544 | 11,544 | N/A |
| Total Households | 10,875 | 10,875 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 44,698 people. Includes nearly 22,946 males and 21,752 females. Rural population is about 44,698 people.
- There are around 4,974 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,558 boys and 2,416 girls.
- Literate population is about 25,595 people. Non-literate population is around 19,103 people.
- There are nearly 10,875 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Marripadu 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 | 9,779 | 9,779 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,998 | 4,998 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,781 | 4,781 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,434 | 1,434 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 731 | 731 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 703 | 703 | N/A |
| Population Density | 78 / km² | 78 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Marripadu Mandal is approximately 9,779 people, including 4,998 males and 4,781 females. Around 9,779 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Marripadu Mandal is about 1,434 people, including 731 males and 703 females. Around 1,434 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 78 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 78 people per sq. km.