Nellore
Nellore 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 Nellore Block (CD) is 05177. The total area of Nellore Mandal is 343 km², which includes 242.77 km² of rural area and 100.33 km² of urban area. Nellore has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nellore Mandal
Nellore Mandal has a total of 31 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 Nellore Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akkacheruvupadu | N/A | Nellore (13 km) |
| 2 | Allipuram | N/A | Nellore (5 km) |
| 3 | Amancherla | Amancharla | Nellore (15 km) |
| 4 | Ambapuram | N/A | Nellore (10 km) |
| 5 | Buja Buja Nellore | N/A | Nellore |
| 6 | Chintareddipalem | N/A | Nellore (5 km) |
| 7 | Chintareddypalem | N/A | Nellore (5 km) |
| 8 | Devarapalem | Deverapalem | Nellore (10 km) |
| 9 | Donthali | Donthali | Nellore (15 km) |
| 10 | Golla Kandukur | Gollakandukur | Nellore (32 km) |
| 11 | Gudipallipadu | N/A | Nellore (6 km) |
| 12 | Gundlapalem | N/A | Nellore (6 km) |
| 13 | Kakupalle I | Kakupalli I | Nellore (10 km) |
| 14 | Kakupalle Ii | Kakupalli Bit Ii | Nellore (12 km) |
| 15 | Kallurpalle | N/A | Nellore |
| 16 | Kandamur | Kandamur | Nellore (24 km) |
| 17 | Kanuparthipadu | N/A | Nellore (8 km) |
| 18 | Mannavarappadu | Amancharla | Nellore (15 km) |
| 19 | Mattempadu | Amancharla | Nellore (18 km) |
| 20 | Mogallapalem | Southmopur | Nellore (24 km) |
| 21 | Mulumudi | Kommarapudi | Nellore (15 km) |
| 22 | Nellore | N/A | Nellore |
| 23 | Ogurupadu | N/A | Nellore (12 km) |
| 24 | Pedda Cherukur | N/A | Nellore (5 km) |
| 25 | Penubarthi | Pennbarthi | Nellore (15 km) |
| 26 | Pottepalem | N/A | Nellore (7 km) |
| 27 | Sajjapuram | Sajjapuram | Nellore (30 km) |
| 28 | South Mopur | Southmopur | Nellore (22 km) |
| 29 | Upputur | Upputur | Nellore (30 km) |
| 30 | Vellanti | Kotha Vellanti | Nellore (26 km) |
| 31 | Visavaviletipadu | N/A | Nellore |
Population of Nellore Mandal
The population profile of Nellore 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 Nellore 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 | 6,31,791 | 73,243 | 5,58,548 |
| Male Population | 3,21,087 | 36,933 | 2,84,154 |
| Female Population | 3,10,704 | 36,310 | 2,74,394 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 59,631 | 8,215 | 51,416 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,781 | 4,221 | 26,560 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,850 | 3,994 | 24,856 |
| Literate Population | 4,63,205 | 42,977 | 4,20,228 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,48,681 | 23,527 | 2,25,154 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,14,524 | 19,450 | 1,95,074 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,68,586 | 30,266 | 1,38,320 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 72,406 | 13,406 | 59,000 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 96,180 | 16,860 | 79,320 |
| Total Households | 1,53,027 | 20,005 | 1,33,022 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Nellore Mandal is around 6,31,791 people. This includes 3,21,087 males and 3,10,704 females. Rural population is about 73,243 (36,933 males and 36,310 females), while urban population is nearly 5,58,548 (2,84,154 males and 2,74,394 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 59,631 of the population, with 30,781 boys and 28,850 girls. Rural areas have 8,215 children, and urban areas have about 51,416 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,63,205 literate people in Nellore Mandal, including 2,48,681 literate males and 2,14,524 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 42,977 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,20,228 people.
- About 1,68,586 people in Nellore Mandal are not literate, including 72,406 males and 96,180 females. Rural areas include 30,266 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,38,320 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,53,027 households, with 20,005 in villages and 1,33,022 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nellore 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 | 88,611 | 17,249 | 71,362 |
| SC Male Population | 44,307 | 8,660 | 35,647 |
| SC Female Population | 44,304 | 8,589 | 35,715 |
| Total ST Population | 33,676 | 9,506 | 24,170 |
| ST Male Population | 17,149 | 4,830 | 12,319 |
| ST Female Population | 16,527 | 4,676 | 11,851 |
| Population Density | 1,841 / km² | 302 / km² | 5,567 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nellore Mandal is approximately 88,611 people, including 44,307 males and 44,304 females. Around 17,249 people live in rural parts. Nearly 71,362 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nellore Mandal is about 33,676 people, including 17,149 males and 16,527 females. Around 9,506 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 24,170 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,841 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 302 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,567 people per sq. km.