Chennekothapalli Mandal - Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh
Chennekothapalli 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. Chennekothapalli is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Nagasamudram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.
The total area of the mandal is 365 km², including 365.46 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chennekothapalli Mandal
Chennekothapalli 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 | Bramhanapalle | Rural | Ganginepalli |
| 2 | Chennekothapalle | Rural | Chennekothapalli |
| 3 | Ganginepalle | Rural | Ganginepalli Thanda |
| 4 | Kanumukkala | Rural | Obulampalli |
| 5 | Medapuram | Rural | Medapuram |
| 6 | Mustikovila | Rural | Mustikovila |
| 7 | Nagasamudram | Rural | Nagasamudram |
| 8 | Nyamaddala | Rural | Nyamaddala |
| 9 | Poletipalle | Rural | Venkatampalli |
| 10 | Pyadindi | Rural | Pyadindi |
| 11 | Veldurthi | Rural | Veldurthi |
Population of Chennekothapalli Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Chennekothapalli Mandal has a total population of 44,351 people, consisting of 22,679 males and 21,672 females. There are 10,999 households in the mandal with an average population density of 121 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,351 | 44,351 | 0 |
| Male Population | 22,679 | 22,679 | 0 |
| Female Population | 21,672 | 21,672 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,999 | 10,999 | 0 |
| Population Density | 121 / km² | 121 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 24,327 literate people and 4,665 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,914 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,636 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) | 4,665 | 4,665 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 24,327 | 24,327 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,024 | 20,024 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,914 | 5,914 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,636 | 1,636 | 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.