Thotapalligudur
Thotapalligudur 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 Thotapalligudur Block (CD) is 05180. The total area of Thotapalligudur Mandal is 150 km². Thotapalligudur has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thotapalligudur Mandal
Thotapalligudur Mandal has a total of 20 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 Thotapalligudur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amulur | South Amulur | Nellore (12 km) |
| 2 | Ananthapuram | Varakavipadu | Nellore (26 km) |
| 3 | Chinna Cherukur | Chinna Cherukuru | Nellore (10 km) |
| 4 | Eduru I | Eduru | Nellore (20 km) |
| 5 | Eduru Ii | Mandapam | Nellore (20 km) |
| 6 | Koduru I | Koduru | Nellore (24 km) |
| 7 | Koduru Ii | Koduru | Nellore (22 km) |
| 8 | Koduru Khandrika | Koduru | Nellore (23 km) |
| 9 | Kothapalem | Kothapalem | Nellore (20 km) |
| 10 | Mungaladoruvu | Mungaladoruvu | Nellore (11 km) |
| 11 | Narukur | Narukuru | Nellore (10 km) |
| 12 | Peduru | China Thopu | Nellore (13 km) |
| 13 | Potlapudi | Potla Pudi | Nellore (18 km) |
| 14 | Sivarampuram | Varakavipadu | Nellore (26 km) |
| 15 | T P Gudur Bit I | Thotapalligudur 1 | Nellore (14 km) |
| 16 | T P Gudur Bit Ii | Iskapalem | Nellore (16 km) |
| 17 | Thotapalle | Macherla Vari Palem | Nellore (18 km) |
| 18 | Varigonda | Varigonda | Nellore (10 km) |
| 19 | Venkanapalem | Venkannapalem | Nellore (22 km) |
| 20 | Vilukanipalle | Vilukanipalli | Nellore (16 km) |
Population of Thotapalligudur Mandal
The population profile of Thotapalligudur 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 Thotapalligudur 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 | 50,490 | 50,490 | N/A |
| Male Population | 24,911 | 24,911 | N/A |
| Female Population | 25,579 | 25,579 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,112 | 5,112 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,627 | 2,627 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,485 | 2,485 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 28,964 | 28,964 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,135 | 15,135 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 13,829 | 13,829 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 21,526 | 21,526 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,776 | 9,776 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,750 | 11,750 | N/A |
| Total Households | 14,005 | 14,005 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 50,490 people. Includes nearly 24,911 males and 25,579 females. Rural population is about 50,490 people.
- There are around 5,112 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,627 boys and 2,485 girls.
- Literate population is about 28,964 people. Non-literate population is around 21,526 people.
- There are nearly 14,005 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thotapalligudur 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 | 13,819 | 13,819 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,637 | 6,637 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,182 | 7,182 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 6,744 | 6,744 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,409 | 3,409 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,335 | 3,335 | N/A |
| Population Density | 336 / km² | 336 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thotapalligudur Mandal is approximately 13,819 people, including 6,637 males and 7,182 females. Around 13,819 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thotapalligudur Mandal is about 6,744 people, including 3,409 males and 3,335 females. Around 6,744 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 336 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 336 people per sq. km.