Amarapuram Mandal - Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh
Amarapuram is an administrative mandal in the Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Amarapuram is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.
The total area of the mandal is 218 km², including 217.76 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Amarapuram Mandal
Amarapuram Mandal has a total of 9 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 | Amarapuram | Rural | Maddanakunta |
| 2 | Basavanahalli | Rural | Basavanahalli |
| 3 | Halukuru | Rural | Halukuru |
| 4 | Hemavathi | Rural | Hemavathi |
| 5 | Nidragatta | Rural | Nidragatta |
| 6 | Sivaram | Rural | Sivaram |
| 7 | Thammadehalli | Rural | Thammedahalli |
| 8 | Valasa | Rural | Valasa |
| 9 | Veerabommana Halli | Rural | Basavanahalli |
Population of Amarapuram Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Amarapuram Mandal has a total population of 55,771 people, consisting of 27,997 males and 27,774 females. There are 12,132 households in the mandal with an average population density of 256 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,771 | 55,771 | 0 |
| Male Population | 27,997 | 27,997 | 0 |
| Female Population | 27,774 | 27,774 | 0 |
| Total Households | 12,132 | 12,132 | 0 |
| Population Density | 256 / km² | 256 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 31,526 literate people and 5,405 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 12,860 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 533 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) | 5,405 | 5,405 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 31,526 | 31,526 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,245 | 24,245 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 12,860 | 12,860 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 533 | 533 | 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.