Talupula Mandal - Sri Sathya Sai, Andhra Pradesh
Talupula 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. Talupula is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Kadiri, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.
The total area of the mandal is 430 km², including 430.24 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Talupula Mandal
Talupula 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 | Bandlapalle | Rural | Bandlapalli |
| 2 | Kurli | Rural | Kurli |
| 3 | Lakkasamudram | Rural | Lakkasamudram |
| 4 | Nuthanakalva | Rural | Polthalavandlapalli |
| 5 | Obulareddipalle | Rural | Pennabadavandlapalli |
| 6 | Odulapalle | Rural | Odulapalli |
| 7 | Peddannavaripalle | Rural | Peddannavaripalli |
| 8 | Puligundlapalle | Rural | Pulligundlapalli |
| 9 | Talupula | Rural | Talupula |
| 10 | Udumulakurthy | Rural | Udumulakurthy |
| 11 | Vepamampeta | Rural | Vepamanipeta |
Population of Talupula Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Talupula Mandal has a total population of 42,392 people, consisting of 21,291 males and 21,101 females. There are 11,138 households in the mandal with an average population density of 99 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,392 | 42,392 | 0 |
| Male Population | 21,291 | 21,291 | 0 |
| Female Population | 21,101 | 21,101 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,138 | 11,138 | 0 |
| Population Density | 99 / km² | 99 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 22,386 literate people and 4,520 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 4,029 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,798 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) | 4,520 | 4,520 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 22,386 | 22,386 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,006 | 20,006 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 4,029 | 4,029 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,798 | 2,798 | 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.