Roddam Mandal - Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh
Roddam 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. Roddam is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Penukonda, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.
The total area of the mandal is 364 km², including 364.11 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Roddam Mandal
Roddam Mandal has a total of 21 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 | Bokkasampalle | Rural | Bokkasampalli |
| 2 | Bucharla | Rural | Bucharla |
| 3 | Cherukur | Rural | Cherukur |
| 4 | Chinnamanthur | Rural | Chinnamanthur |
| 5 | Cholemarri | Rural | Cholemarri |
| 6 | Dodagatta | Rural | Dodagatta |
| 7 | Jakkalacheruvu | Rural | Naranagepalli |
| 8 | Kalipi | Rural | Kalipi |
| 9 | Kogira | Rural | Kogira |
| 10 | Mulakalacheruvu | Rural | Thadankipalli |
| 11 | Nallur | Rural | Nalluru |
| 12 | Naranagepalle | Rural | Naranagepalli |
| 13 | Peddamanthur | Rural | Peddamanthuru |
| 14 | Peddipalle | Rural | Sanipalli |
| 15 | R.Locharla | Rural | R.Locharla |
| 16 | Reddipalle | Rural | Reddipalli |
| 17 | Roddakampalle | Rural | Roddam |
| 18 | Roddam | Rural | Roddam |
| 19 | Sanipalle | Rural | Sanipalli |
| 20 | Thurakalapatnam | Rural | Thurakalapatnam |
| 21 | Venkatapuram | Rural | Bokkasampalli |
Population of Roddam Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Roddam Mandal has a total population of 51,168 people, consisting of 25,889 males and 25,279 females. There are 11,536 households in the mandal with an average population density of 141 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,168 | 51,168 | 0 |
| Male Population | 25,889 | 25,889 | 0 |
| Female Population | 25,279 | 25,279 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,536 | 11,536 | 0 |
| Population Density | 141 / km² | 141 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 27,255 literate people and 5,161 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,923 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 542 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,161 | 5,161 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 27,255 | 27,255 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,913 | 23,913 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,923 | 9,923 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 542 | 542 | 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.