Puttaparthy Mandal - Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh
Puttaparthy 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. Puttaparthy is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Satya Sai P Nilayam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.
The total area of the mandal is 237 km², including 224.20 km² rural area and 12.57 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 969 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puttaparthy Mandal
Puttaparthy Mandal has a total of 12 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 | Amagondapalem | Rural | Diguvacherlopalli |
| 2 | Beedupalle | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Brahmanapalle | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Jagarajupalle | Rural | Venkatagaripalli |
| 5 | Kappala Banda | Rural | Kappala Banda |
| 6 | Kotlapalle | Rural | Rachuvaripalli |
| 7 | Nidimamidi | Rural | Nidimamidi |
| 8 | Pedapalle | Rural | Pedaballi |
| 9 | Puttaparthi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Satarlapalle | Rural | Diguvacherlopalli |
| 11 | Vengalammacheruvu | Rural | Vengalammacheruvu |
| 12 | Yenumalapalle (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Puttaparthy Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Puttaparthy Mandal has a total population of 59,000 people, consisting of 29,954 males and 29,046 females. There are 15,472 households in the mandal with an average population density of 249 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,000 | 48,518 | 10,482 |
| Male Population | 29,954 | 24,371 | 5,583 |
| Female Population | 29,046 | 24,147 | 4,899 |
| Total Households | 15,472 | 13,015 | 2,457 |
| Population Density | 249 / km² | 216 / km² | 834 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 34,618 literate people and 6,244 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,439 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,533 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) | 6,244 | 5,199 | 1,045 |
| Literate Population | 34,618 | 27,645 | 6,973 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,382 | 20,873 | 3,509 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,439 | 6,240 | 1,199 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,533 | 4,283 | 250 |
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.