Chapad Mandal - Y.S.R. Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Chapad is an administrative mandal in the Y.S.R. Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chapad is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Yerragudipad, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.
The total area of the mandal is 130 km², including 130.33 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chapad Mandal
Chapad Mandal has a total of 19 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 | Alladupalle | Rural | Lakshmipeta |
| 2 | Ananthapuram | Rural | Rajuvaripeta |
| 3 | Bhadripalle | Rural | Viswanadhapuram |
| 4 | Budidapadu | Rural | Peddaguravalur |
| 5 | Chapad | Rural | Seetharama Puram |
| 6 | Chinnagurvalur | Rural | Chinnaguruvalur |
| 7 | Chiyyapadu | Rural | T.Obayapalli |
| 8 | Kethavaram | Rural | Lakshmipeta |
| 9 | Kutchupapa | Rural | Kutchupapa |
| 10 | Madur | Rural | T.Obayapalli |
| 11 | Morrayapalle | Rural | Somapuram |
| 12 | Nerrawada | Rural | Badripalli |
| 13 | Pallavolu | Rural | Pallavolu |
| 14 | Peddaguruvalur | Rural | Peddaguravalur |
| 15 | Pitchapadu | Rural | Siddareddipalli |
| 16 | Somapuram | Rural | Somapuram |
| 17 | Thummalapadu | Rural | N.Obayapalli |
| 18 | Vedurur | Rural | Vedururu |
| 19 | Vengannagaripalle | Rural | Annavaram |
Population of Chapad Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Chapad Mandal has a total population of 41,379 people, consisting of 20,765 males and 20,614 females. There are 11,120 households in the mandal with an average population density of 317 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,379 | 41,379 | 0 |
| Male Population | 20,765 | 20,765 | 0 |
| Female Population | 20,614 | 20,614 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,120 | 11,120 | 0 |
| Population Density | 317 / km² | 317 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 24,110 literate people and 4,402 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,912 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 609 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) | 4,402 | 4,402 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 24,110 | 24,110 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,269 | 17,269 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,912 | 8,912 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 609 | 609 | 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.