Vidavalur Mandal - Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Vidavalur is an administrative mandal in the Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Vidavalur is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Talamanchi, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.
The total area of the mandal is 172 km², including 172.39 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vidavalur Mandal
Vidavalur Mandal has a total of 10 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Mandal, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaganipadu | Rural | Alagani Padu |
| 2 | Chowkacherla | Rural | Chowkicherla |
| 3 | Dampuru | Rural | Dampuru |
| 4 | Dandigunta | Rural | Dinne |
| 5 | Mudivarthi | Rural | Mudhivarthi |
| 6 | Parlapalle | Rural | Parlapalle |
| 7 | Utukuru | Rural | Utukur |
| 8 | Varini | Rural | Varini |
| 9 | Vavilla | Rural | Vavilla |
| 10 | Vidavalur | Rural | Vidavalur |
Population of Vidavalur Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Vidavalur Mandal has a total population of 47,489 people, consisting of 23,981 males and 23,508 females. There are 13,669 households in the mandal with an average population density of 275 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,489 | 47,489 | 0 |
| Male Population | 23,981 | 23,981 | 0 |
| Female Population | 23,508 | 23,508 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,669 | 13,669 | 0 |
| Population Density | 275 / km² | 275 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 26,724 literate people and 4,964 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,817 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,503 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,964 | 4,964 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 26,724 | 26,724 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,765 | 20,765 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,817 | 10,817 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,503 | 7,503 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.