Chennur
Chennur is a Town and Mandal in Y S R District of Andhra Pradesh. In India, a mandal is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Chennur Block (CD) is 05226. The total area of Chennur Mandal is 99 km², which includes 89.21 km² of rural area and 9.61 km² of urban area. Chennur has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chennur Mandal
Chennur Mandal has a total of 13 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chennur Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayanapalle | Bayana Palli | Kadapa (14 km) |
| 2 | Chennur | Chennur | Kadapa (10 km) |
| 3 | Doulathapuram | Balasinganapalli | Kadapa (14 km) |
| 4 | Dugganapalle | Upparapalli | Kadapa (9 km) |
| 5 | Gurrampadu | Gurrampadu | Kadapa (9 km) |
| 6 | Kanuparthi | Balasinganapalli | Kadapa (16 km) |
| 7 | Kokkarayapalle | Kokkarayapalli | Kadapa (13 km) |
| 8 | Mundlapalle | Mundlapalli | Kadapa (8 km) |
| 9 | Nazeerbegpalle | Gurrampadu | Kadapa (8 km) |
| 10 | Rachinnayapalle | Rachinnayapalli | Kadapa (7 km) |
| 11 | Ramanapalle | Ramana Palli | Kadapa (8 km) |
| 12 | Sivalapalle | Sivalpalle | Kadapa (14 km) |
| 13 | Upparapalle | Upparapalli | Kadapa (8 km) |
Population of Chennur Mandal
The population profile of Chennur Mandal offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Chennur Mandal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | 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 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,152 | 3,874 | 278 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,068 | 1,925 | 143 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,084 | 1,949 | 135 |
| Literate Population | 21,357 | 19,765 | 1,592 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,455 | 11,521 | 934 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,902 | 8,244 | 658 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,630 | 14,649 | 981 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,062 | 5,695 | 367 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,568 | 8,954 | 614 |
| Total Households | 9,413 | 8,774 | 639 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chennur Mandal is around 36,987 people. This includes 18,517 males and 18,470 females. Rural population is about 34,414 (17,216 males and 17,198 females), while urban population is nearly 2,573 (1,301 males and 1,272 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,152 of the population, with 2,068 boys and 2,084 girls. Rural areas have 3,874 children, and urban areas have about 278 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 21,357 literate people in Chennur Mandal, including 12,455 literate males and 8,902 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 19,765 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,592 people.
- About 15,630 people in Chennur Mandal are not literate, including 6,062 males and 9,568 females. Rural areas include 14,649 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 981 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 9,413 households, with 8,774 in villages and 639 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chennur Mandal, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,834 | 7,386 | 448 |
| SC Male Population | 3,894 | 3,666 | 228 |
| SC Female Population | 3,940 | 3,720 | 220 |
| Total ST Population | 996 | 932 | 64 |
| ST Male Population | 485 | 454 | 31 |
| ST Female Population | 511 | 478 | 33 |
| Population Density | 374 / km² | 386 / km² | 268 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chennur Mandal is approximately 7,834 people, including 3,894 males and 3,940 females. Around 7,386 people live in rural parts. Nearly 448 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chennur Mandal is about 996 people, including 485 males and 511 females. Around 932 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 64 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 374 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 386 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 268 people per sq. km.