Venkatachalam
Venkatachalam 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 Venkatachalam Block (CD) is 05182. The total area of Venkatachalam Mandal is 311 km². Venkatachalam has a sex ratio of approximately 990 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Venkatachalam Mandal
Venkatachalam 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 Venkatachalam Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anikepalle | Anikepalli | Nellore (16 km) |
| 2 | Edagali | Edagali | Nellore (26 km) |
| 3 | Epuru Bit Ii | Epur Bit Ii Gv Palem | Nellore (27 km) |
| 4 | Idimepalle | Idimaepalle | Nellore (23 km) |
| 5 | Kakuturu | Chamudugunta | Nellore (6 km) |
| 6 | Kandalapadu | Kandalapadu | Nellore (17 km) |
| 7 | Kantepalle | Kantepalli | Nellore (10 km) |
| 8 | Kanupur Bit Ii Chowtapalem | Kanupuru Bit Ii | Nellore (18 km) |
| 9 | Kanupuru Bit I | Kanupur Bit 1 | Nellore (14 km) |
| 10 | Kasumuru | Kasumuru | Nellore (20 km) |
| 11 | Kumkumpudi | Chamudugunta | Nellore (5 km) |
| 12 | Kuricherlapadu | Kuricherlapadu | Nellore (25 km) |
| 13 | Nagulavaram | Anikepalli | Nellore (17 km) |
| 14 | Palicherlapadu | Palicherlapadu | Nellore (23 km) |
| 15 | Pudiparthi | Eguvamitta | Nellore (30 km) |
| 16 | Punjulurupadu | Punjulurupadu | Nellore (25 km) |
| 17 | Survepalle Bit I | Thikkavarappadu Sarvepalli Bit 1 | Nellore (14 km) |
| 18 | Survepalle Bit Ii | Ramdasu Kandriga | Nellore (17 km) |
| 19 | Survepalle Iii Iskapalem | Iska Palem Sarvepalli Bit Iii | Nellore (20 km) |
| 20 | Survepalle Iv N G Palem | Atnamvari Kandriga | Nellore (24 km) |
Population of Venkatachalam Mandal
The population profile of Venkatachalam 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 Venkatachalam 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 | 61,275 | 61,275 | N/A |
| Male Population | 30,784 | 30,784 | N/A |
| Female Population | 30,491 | 30,491 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,784 | 6,784 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,540 | 3,540 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,244 | 3,244 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 33,274 | 33,274 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 18,140 | 18,140 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 15,134 | 15,134 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 28,001 | 28,001 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,644 | 12,644 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,357 | 15,357 | N/A |
| Total Households | 17,133 | 17,133 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 61,275 people. Includes nearly 30,784 males and 30,491 females. Rural population is about 61,275 people.
- There are around 6,784 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,540 boys and 3,244 girls.
- Literate population is about 33,274 people. Non-literate population is around 28,001 people.
- There are nearly 17,133 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Venkatachalam 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 | 16,739 | 16,739 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,376 | 8,376 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,363 | 8,363 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 9,052 | 9,052 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 4,645 | 4,645 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 4,407 | 4,407 | N/A |
| Population Density | 197 / km² | 197 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Venkatachalam Mandal is approximately 16,739 people, including 8,376 males and 8,363 females. Around 16,739 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Venkatachalam Mandal is about 9,052 people, including 4,645 males and 4,407 females. Around 9,052 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 197 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 197 people per sq. km.