Vemula Mandal - Y.S.R. Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Vemula 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. Vemula is the main town for most villages within the mandal. The nearest railway station is situated at Kalasumudram, while the nearest airport is Kadapa Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.
The total area of the mandal is 226 km², including 225.91 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vemula Mandal
Vemula Mandal has a total of 12 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 | Chagaleru | Rural | Duggannagaripalli |
| 2 | Chintalajutur | Rural | Chintala Juturu |
| 3 | Gollalagudur | Rural | Gollalagudur |
| 4 | Gondipalle | Rural | Gondi Palle |
| 5 | Meedipentla | Rural | Meedi Penta |
| 6 | Nallacheruvupalle | Rural | Nalla Cheruvupalli |
| 7 | Peddajutur | Rural | Pedda Jutur |
| 8 | Pendluru | Rural | Pendluru |
| 9 | Pernapadu | Rural | Pernapadu |
| 10 | V.Kothapalle | Rural | V.Kothapalli |
| 11 | Velpula | Rural | Velpula |
| 12 | Vemula | Rural | Vemula |
Population of Vemula Mandal
As per the Census 2011, Vemula Mandal has a total population of 29,160 people, consisting of 14,855 males and 14,305 females. There are 7,477 households in the mandal with an average population density of 129 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,160 | 29,160 | 0 |
| Male Population | 14,855 | 14,855 | 0 |
| Female Population | 14,305 | 14,305 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,477 | 7,477 | 0 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 129 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the mandal has 16,450 literate people and 3,361 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 4,529 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 185 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) | 3,361 | 3,361 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 16,450 | 16,450 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,710 | 12,710 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 4,529 | 4,529 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 185 | 185 | 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.