Yerraguntla
Yerraguntla 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 Yerraguntla Block (CD) is 05223. The total area of Yerraguntla Mandal is 230 km², which includes 224.95 km² of rural area and 5.32 km² of urban area. Yerraguntla has a sex ratio of approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Yerraguntla Mandal
Yerraguntla Mandal has a total of 16 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 Yerraguntla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chilamkur | Chilamkur | Proddatur (20 km) |
| 2 | Chinnadandluru | Chinnadandluru | Proddatur (8 km) |
| 3 | Hanumanagutti | Hanumanagutty | Proddatur (8 km) |
| 4 | Illuru | Illuru | Proddatur (4 km) |
| 5 | Kalamalla | Kalamalla | Proddatur (13 km) |
| 6 | Kathugutavengannagaripalle | Chilamkur | Proddatur (8 km) |
| 7 | Koduru | Koduru | Proddatur (20 km) |
| 8 | Malepadu | Malepadu | Proddatur (7 km) |
| 9 | Nidizivve | Kadirivari Palli | Proddatur (17 km) |
| 10 | P Gopalapuram | Chinnadandluru | Proddatur (4 km) |
| 11 | Peddanapadu | Peddanapadu | Proddatur (23 km) |
| 12 | Potladurthi | Potladurthi | Proddatur (6 km) |
| 13 | T Sunkesala | Thippaluru | Proddatur (17 km) |
| 14 | Thippaluru | Thippaluru | Proddatur (15 km) |
| 15 | Valasapalle | Thummala Palli | Proddatur (18 km) |
| 16 | Yerraguntla | N/A | Yerraguntla |
Population of Yerraguntla Mandal
The population profile of Yerraguntla 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 Yerraguntla 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 | 77,072 | 44,498 | 32,574 |
| Male Population | 38,948 | 22,390 | 16,558 |
| Female Population | 38,124 | 22,108 | 16,016 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,854 | 5,100 | 3,754 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,631 | 2,668 | 1,963 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,223 | 2,432 | 1,791 |
| Literate Population | 47,654 | 27,320 | 20,334 |
| Literate Male Population | 27,466 | 15,762 | 11,704 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,188 | 11,558 | 8,630 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,418 | 17,178 | 12,240 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,482 | 6,628 | 4,854 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,936 | 10,550 | 7,386 |
| Total Households | 19,190 | 11,233 | 7,957 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Yerraguntla Mandal is around 77,072 people. This includes 38,948 males and 38,124 females. Rural population is about 44,498 (22,390 males and 22,108 females), while urban population is nearly 32,574 (16,558 males and 16,016 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,854 of the population, with 4,631 boys and 4,223 girls. Rural areas have 5,100 children, and urban areas have about 3,754 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 47,654 literate people in Yerraguntla Mandal, including 27,466 literate males and 20,188 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,320 individuals and urban literacy covers around 20,334 people.
- About 29,418 people in Yerraguntla Mandal are not literate, including 11,482 males and 17,936 females. Rural areas include 17,178 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,240 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,190 households, with 11,233 in villages and 7,957 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Yerraguntla 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 | 12,039 | 7,731 | 4,308 |
| SC Male Population | 6,001 | 3,845 | 2,156 |
| SC Female Population | 6,038 | 3,886 | 2,152 |
| Total ST Population | 1,067 | 727 | 340 |
| ST Male Population | 531 | 369 | 162 |
| ST Female Population | 536 | 358 | 178 |
| Population Density | 335 / km² | 198 / km² | 6,123 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Yerraguntla Mandal is approximately 12,039 people, including 6,001 males and 6,038 females. Around 7,731 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,308 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Yerraguntla Mandal is about 1,067 people, including 531 males and 536 females. Around 727 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 340 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 335 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 198 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 6,123 people per sq. km.