Pichatur Mandal - Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Pichatur is an administrative mandal in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pichatur is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Nagari, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.
The total area of the mandal is 125 km², including 125.47 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1032 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pichatur Mandal
Pichatur Mandal has a total of 17 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 | Appambattu | Rural | Appambattu |
| 2 | Chilamathur @ Bangala | Rural | Bangala |
| 3 | Karuru @ Krishnagiri | Rural | Karuru |
| 4 | Keelapudi | Rural | Keelapudi |
| 5 | Mudiyur | Rural | Mudiyuru |
| 6 | Neervoy | Rural | Neervoy |
| 7 | Pichatur | Rural | Pichaturu |
| 8 | Pulikondram | Rural | Puligundram |
| 9 | Pulipadu @Govardhanagiri | Rural | Govardhanagiri |
| 10 | Rajanagaram | Rural | Rajanagaram |
| 11 | Ramagiri | Rural | Ramagiri |
| 12 | Ramapuram | Rural | Ramapuram |
| 13 | Reppalapattu | Rural | Mudiyuru |
| 14 | Shamsheer Bahadurpeta | Rural | Shamsheer Bahadurpet |
| 15 | Sivagiri | Rural | Sivagiri |
| 16 | Velur | Rural | Veluru |
| 17 | Vengalathur | Rural | Vengalathuru |
Population of Pichatur Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Pichatur Mandal has a total population of 31,524 people, consisting of 15,510 males and 16,014 females. There are 8,739 households in the mandal with an average population density of 251 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,524 | 31,524 | 0 |
| Male Population | 15,510 | 15,510 | 0 |
| Female Population | 16,014 | 16,014 | 0 |
| Total Households | 8,739 | 8,739 | 0 |
| Population Density | 251 / km² | 251 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 18,162 literate people and 3,183 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,298 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,608 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) | 3,183 | 3,183 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 18,162 | 18,162 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,362 | 13,362 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,298 | 10,298 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,608 | 1,608 | 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.