Hindupur Mandal - Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh
Hindupur 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. Hindupur is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.
The total area of the mandal is 200 km², including 161.70 km² rural area and 38.16 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hindupur Mandal
Hindupur Mandal has a total of 16 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 | Bevina Halli | Rural | Bevina Halli |
| 2 | Chalivendala | Rural | Chalivendala |
| 3 | Chowlur | Rural | Chowlur |
| 4 | Devarapalle | Rural | Thumukunta |
| 5 | Gollapuram | Rural | Gollapuram |
| 6 | Hindupur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kirikera | Rural | Kirikera |
| 8 | Kotipi | Rural | Kotipi |
| 9 | Kotnur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Maluguru | Rural | Maluguru |
| 11 | Manesamudram | Rural | Manesamudram |
| 12 | Nakkalapalle | Rural | Bevina Halli |
| 13 | Santhebidanur | Rural | Santhebidanur |
| 14 | Sreekanthapuram (R) | Rural | Pulakunta |
| 15 | Thumukunta | Rural | Thumukunta |
| 16 | Thungepalle | Rural | Santhebidanur |
Population of Hindupur Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Hindupur Mandal has a total population of 2,03,538 people, consisting of 1,02,664 males and 1,00,874 females. There are 46,860 households in the mandal with an average population density of 1,018 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,03,538 | 51,861 | 1,51,677 |
| Male Population | 1,02,664 | 26,294 | 76,370 |
| Female Population | 1,00,874 | 25,567 | 75,307 |
| Total Households | 46,860 | 12,353 | 34,507 |
| Population Density | 1,018 / km² | 321 / km² | 3,975 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 1,31,572 literate people and 22,312 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 23,304 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,343 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) | 22,312 | 5,127 | 17,185 |
| Literate Population | 1,31,572 | 30,396 | 1,01,176 |
| Illiterate Population | 71,966 | 21,465 | 50,501 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 23,304 | 9,102 | 14,202 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,343 | 325 | 2,018 |
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.