Chennur Mandal - Y.S.R. Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Chennur 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. Chennur is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Krishnapuram, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 5.7 km.
The total area of the mandal is 99 km², including 89.21 km² rural area and 9.61 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chennur Mandal
Chennur Mandal has a total of 15 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 | Bayanapalle | Rural | Bayana Palli |
| 2 | Chennur | Rural | Chennur |
| 3 | Chinnamachupalle | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Doulathapuram | Rural | Balasinganapalli |
| 5 | Dugganapalle | Rural | Upparapalli |
| 6 | Gurrampadu | Rural | Gurrampadu |
| 7 | Kanuparthi | Rural | Balasinganapalli |
| 8 | Kokkarayapalle | Rural | Kokkarayapalli |
| 9 | Mundlapalle | Rural | Mundlapalli |
| 10 | Nazeerbegpalle | Rural | Gurrampadu |
| 11 | Rachinnayapalle | Rural | Rachinnayapalli |
| 12 | Ramanapalle (Part) | Rural | Ramana Palli |
| 13 | Rudra Bharathi Peta | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Sivalapalle | Rural | Sivalpalle |
| 15 | Upparapalle | Rural | Upparapalli |
Population of Chennur Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Chennur Mandal has a total population of 36,987 people, consisting of 18,517 males and 18,470 females. There are 9,413 households in the mandal with an average population density of 374 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,987 | 34,414 | 2,573 |
| Male Population | 18,517 | 17,216 | 1,301 |
| Female Population | 18,470 | 17,198 | 1,272 |
| Total Households | 9,413 | 8,774 | 639 |
| Population Density | 374 / km² | 386 / km² | 268 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 21,357 literate people and 4,152 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,834 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 996 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) | 4,152 | 3,874 | 278 |
| Literate Population | 21,357 | 19,765 | 1,592 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,630 | 14,649 | 981 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,834 | 7,386 | 448 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 996 | 932 | 64 |
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.