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 information the sub-district code of Rapur Block (CD) is 05175. Total area of rapur mandal is 548 km². Rapur mandal has a population of 45,747 peoples. Rapur mandal has a population density of 83.47 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,639 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 53.09% population of rapur mandal is literate, out of which 59.73% males and 46.55% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Rapur Mandal , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |