Rapur
Rapur 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 Rapur Block (CD) is 05175. The total area of Rapur Mandal is 548 km². Rapur has a sex ratio of approximately 1014 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rapur Mandal
Rapur Mandal has a total of 39 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 Rapur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adurupalle | Adurupalli | Nellore (52 km) |
| 2 | Akilavalasa | Akilavalasa | Nellore (48 km) |
| 3 | Bandepalle | Siddavaram | Gudur (38 km) |
| 4 | Bojjanapalle | Bojjanapalli | Gudur (40 km) |
| 5 | Chuttupalem | M V Puram | Gudur (43 km) |
| 6 | Gandurupalle | Gilakapadu | Gudur (48 km) |
| 7 | Garimenapenta | Tegacharla | Nellore (65 km) |
| 8 | Gilakapadu | Gilakapadu | Gudur (35 km) |
| 9 | Gonu Narasayapalem | Vepinapi | Gudur (25 km) |
| 10 | Gonupalle | Gonupalli | Nellore (60 km) |
| 11 | Gundavolu | Gundavolu | Nellore (46 km) |
| 12 | Gurivindapudi | Gundavolu | Nellore (67 km) |
| 13 | Jorepalle | Cherlopalle | Gudur (30 km) |
| 14 | Jorepalle Akkamambapuram | Jorepalle | Gudur (28 km) |
| 15 | Kambhalapalle | Khambhalapalle | Nellore (54 km) |
| 16 | Kasulanativari Khandrika | Penubarthi | Nellore (52 km) |
| 17 | Koturupadu | Siddavaram | Gudur (38 km) |
| 18 | Lingapalem | Penubarthi | Nellore (51 km) |
| 19 | Munagala Venkatapuram | M V Puram | Gudur (27 km) |
| 20 | Nayanipalle | M V Puram | Gudur (53 km) |
| 21 | Nellepalle | Nellepalle | Gudur (53 km) |
| 22 | Pangili | Pangili | Gudur (56 km) |
| 23 | Penubarthi | Penubarthi | Nellore (59 km) |
| 24 | Penubarthi Gopasamudram | Penubarthi | Nellore (60 km) |
| 25 | Puligilapadu | Bojjanapalli | Gudur (32 km) |
| 26 | Rapur | Rapur N | Gudur (36 km) |
| 27 | Raviguntapalle | Bojjanapalli | Gudur (35 km) |
| 28 | Sanayapalem | Sanayapalem | Nellore (54 km) |
| 29 | Sankurathripalle | Sankurathri Palle | Gudur (56 km) |
| 30 | Siddavaram | Siddavaram | Gudur (38 km) |
| 31 | Suddamalla | Akilavalasa | Nellore (53 km) |
| 32 | Tanamcherla | N/A | Nellore (46 km) |
| 33 | Tegacherla | Tegacharla | Nellore (68 km) |
| 34 | Thatipalle | Sanayapalem | Nellore (49 km) |
| 35 | Thokapalem | N/A | Nellore (53 km) |
| 36 | Tumaya | Thumaya | Gudur (42 km) |
| 37 | Veerayapalem | Bojjanapalli | Gudur (38 km) |
| 38 | Vepinapiakkmambapuram | Vepinapi | Rapur |
| 39 | Yepuru | Yepuru | Gudur (45 km) |
Population of Rapur Mandal
The population profile of Rapur 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 Rapur 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 | 45,747 | 45,747 | N/A |
| Male Population | 22,712 | 22,712 | N/A |
| Female Population | 23,035 | 23,035 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,088 | 5,088 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,580 | 2,580 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,508 | 2,508 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 24,288 | 24,288 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,566 | 13,566 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,722 | 10,722 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 21,459 | 21,459 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,146 | 9,146 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,313 | 12,313 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,639 | 11,639 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 45,747 people. Includes nearly 22,712 males and 23,035 females. Rural population is about 45,747 people.
- There are around 5,088 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,580 boys and 2,508 girls.
- Literate population is about 24,288 people. Non-literate population is around 21,459 people.
- There are nearly 11,639 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rapur 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 | 14,159 | 14,159 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,857 | 6,857 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,302 | 7,302 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 7,033 | 7,033 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,584 | 3,584 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,449 | 3,449 | N/A |
| Population Density | 83 / km² | 83 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rapur Mandal is approximately 14,159 people, including 6,857 males and 7,302 females. Around 14,159 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rapur Mandal is about 7,033 people, including 3,584 males and 3,449 females. Around 7,033 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 83 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 83 people per sq. km.