Marripadu Mandal - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Marripadu 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. Marripadu is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Ontimitta, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.
The total area of the mandal is 571 km², including 571.12 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Marripadu Mandal
Marripadu Mandal has a total of 21 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 | Marripadu |
| 2 | Bheemavaram | Rural | Bheemavaram |
| 3 | Brahmanapalle | Rural | Brahmanapalle |
| 4 | Budawada | Rural | Budawada |
| 5 | Chabolu | Rural | Chabolu |
| 6 | Chilakapadu | Rural | Yepiligunta |
| 7 | Chinamachanur | Rural | Chinnamachanuru |
| 8 | Chunchulur | Rural | Chunchuluru |
| 9 | Dharmarao Cheruvupalle | Rural | D.C.Palli |
| 10 | Irlapadu | Rural | Irlapadu |
| 11 | Kadirinenipalle | Rural | Chinnamachanuru |
| 12 | Kampasamudram | Rural | Kampasamudram |
| 13 | Nagarajupadu | Rural | Chinnamachanuru |
| 14 | Naginenigunta | Rural | Naginenigunta |
| 15 | Nandavaram | Rural | Ramanaidupalli |
| 16 | Neradanampadu | Rural | Chinnamachanuru |
| 17 | Padamatinaidupalle | Rural | Padamatinaidupalli |
| 18 | Pallavolu | Rural | Pallavolu |
| 19 | Pegallapadu | Rural | Pengallapadu |
| 20 | Ponguru | Rural | Pongurukandriga |
| 21 | Singanapalle | Rural | Singanapalli |
Population of Marripadu Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Marripadu Mandal has a total population of 44,698 people, consisting of 22,946 males and 21,752 females. There are 10,875 households in the mandal with an average population density of 78 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,698 | 44,698 | 0 |
| Male Population | 22,946 | 22,946 | 0 |
| Female Population | 21,752 | 21,752 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,875 | 10,875 | 0 |
| Population Density | 78 / km² | 78 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 25,595 literate people and 4,974 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,779 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,434 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) | 4,974 | 4,974 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 25,595 | 25,595 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,103 | 19,103 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,779 | 9,779 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,434 | 1,434 | 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.