Bathalapalli Mandal - Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh
Bathalapalli 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. Bathalapalli is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Chinnekuntapali, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.
The total area of the mandal is 230 km², including 230.10 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 957 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bathalapalli Mandal
Bathalapalli Mandal has a total of 11 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 | Apparacheruvu | Rural | Apparacheruvu |
| 2 | Bathalapalle | Rural | Potlamarri |
| 3 | Chennarayapatnam | Rural | Apparacheruvu |
| 4 | D.Cherlopalle | Rural | Nallaboyanapalli |
| 5 | Dampetla | Rural | Dampetla |
| 6 | Edula Mustur | Rural | Edula Mustur |
| 7 | Gariselapalle | Rural | Garisalapalli |
| 8 | Malyavantham | Rural | Malyavantham |
| 9 | Obulapuram | Rural | Obulapuram |
| 10 | Raghavampalle | Rural | Sanjeevapuram |
| 11 | Sangala | Rural | Thambapuram |
Population of Bathalapalli Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Bathalapalli Mandal has a total population of 39,373 people, consisting of 20,117 males and 19,256 females. There are 10,074 households in the mandal with an average population density of 171 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,373 | 39,373 | 0 |
| Male Population | 20,117 | 20,117 | 0 |
| Female Population | 19,256 | 19,256 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,074 | 10,074 | 0 |
| Population Density | 171 / km² | 171 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 20,687 literate people and 4,131 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,050 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,197 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) | 4,131 | 4,131 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 20,687 | 20,687 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,686 | 18,686 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,050 | 6,050 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,197 | 2,197 | 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.