Cherla
Cherla is a Town and Mandal in Khammam District of Telangana. 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 Cherla Block (CD) is 04726. The total area of Cherla Mandal is 470 km². Cherla has a sex ratio of approximately 1028 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Cherla Mandal
Cherla Mandal has a total of 58 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 Cherla Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathinapalle | Pedamidisileru | Manuguru (23 km) |
| 2 | Bhumullanka | Cherla | Manuguru (44 km) |
| 3 | Bodanalli | Kurnapally | Manuguru (20 km) |
| 4 | Boinapalle | Pedamidisileru | Manuguru (30 km) |
| 5 | C Kathigudem | Mogallapally | Manuguru (68 km) |
| 6 | Chalamala | Pedamidisileru | Manuguru (22 km) |
| 7 | Cherla | Cherla | Manuguru (56 km) |
| 8 | Chimalapadu | Subbampeta | Manuguru (66 km) |
| 9 | China Midisileru | Tegada | Manuguru (19 km) |
| 10 | Chintaguppa | Kurnapally | Manuguru (16 km) |
| 11 | Chintakunta | Mogallapally | Manuguru (58 km) |
| 12 | Dandupeta | Cherla | Manuguru (52 km) |
| 13 | Devarapalle | Devarapalli | Manuguru (16 km) |
| 14 | Dosillapalle | Cherla | Manuguru (43 km) |
| 15 | Gampalle | Cherla | Manuguru (60 km) |
| 16 | Gannavaram | Upparigudem | Manuguru (64 km) |
| 17 | Gogubaka | Devarapalli | Manuguru (12 km) |
| 18 | Gommugudem | Gommugudem | Manuguru (24 km) |
| 19 | Gommupulliboinapalle | Mogallapally | Manuguru (67 km) |
| 20 | Jangalapalle | Tegada | Manuguru (15 km) |
| 21 | Jettigudem | Peddipalli | Manuguru (19 km) |
| 22 | Kaliveru | Peddipalli | Manuguru (23 km) |
| 23 | Katepalle | Kudunuru | Manuguru (15 km) |
| 24 | Kesavapuram | Cherla | Manuguru (46 km) |
| 25 | Kothagudem | Cherla | Manuguru (16 km) |
| 26 | Kothapalle | R Kothagudem | Manuguru (55 km) |
| 27 | Kothuru | Upparigudem | Manuguru (62 km) |
| 28 | Koyyuru | Subbampeta | Manuguru (64 km) |
| 29 | Kudunuru | Kudunuru | Manuguru (19 km) |
| 30 | Kurnapalle | Kurnapally | Manuguru (18 km) |
| 31 | Lingala | Peddipalli | Manuguru (22 km) |
| 32 | Lingapuram | Cherla | Manuguru (54 km) |
| 33 | Mamidigudem | Devarapalli | Manuguru (14 km) |
| 34 | Mamidigudem Chalk | Devarapalli | Manuguru (8 km) |
| 35 | Mogullapalle | Mogallapally | Manuguru (57 km) |
| 36 | Mummidaram | Peddipalli | Manuguru (15 km) |
| 37 | Peda Midisileru | Pedamidisileru | Manuguru (24 km) |
| 38 | Peda Midisileru Chalk I | Pedamidisileru | Manuguru (20 km) |
| 39 | Peda Midisileru Chalk Iii | Pedamidisileru | Manuguru (21 km) |
| 40 | Peddipalle | Peddipalli | Manuguru (18 km) |
| 41 | Puliboinapalle | Pedamidisileru | Manuguru (55 km) |
| 42 | Puligundala | Devarapalli | Manuguru (11 km) |
| 43 | Pusuguppa | Pusuguppa | Manuguru (38 km) |
| 44 | R Kothagudem | Mogallapally | Manuguru (14 km) |
| 45 | Rallagudem | Devarapalli | Manuguru (10 km) |
| 46 | Ramanujapuram | Subbampeta | Manuguru (66 km) |
| 47 | Regunta | Subbampeta | Manuguru (65 km) |
| 48 | Ricepeta | Cherla | Manuguru (48 km) |
| 49 | Sarangapani | Kudunuru | Manuguru (12 km) |
| 50 | Singasamudram | Upparigudem | Manuguru (63 km) |
| 51 | Srinivasapuram | Gommugudem | Manuguru (22 km) |
| 52 | Subbampeta | Subbampeta | Manuguru (70 km) |
| 53 | Tegada | Tegada | Manuguru (28 km) |
| 54 | Tippapuram | Pedamidisileru | Manuguru (20 km) |
| 55 | Unjupalle | Pusuguppa | Manuguru (42 km) |
| 56 | Upperagudem | Upparigudem | Manuguru (68 km) |
| 57 | Uyyalamadugu | Pedamidisileru | Manuguru (28 km) |
| 58 | Vaddipet | Pusuguppa | Manuguru (40 km) |
Population of Cherla Mandal
The population profile of Cherla 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 Cherla 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 | 42,947 | 42,947 | N/A |
| Male Population | 21,167 | 21,167 | N/A |
| Female Population | 21,780 | 21,780 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,311 | 4,311 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,182 | 2,182 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,129 | 2,129 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 22,370 | 22,370 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 12,254 | 12,254 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,116 | 10,116 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 20,577 | 20,577 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,913 | 8,913 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,664 | 11,664 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,091 | 11,091 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 42,947 people. Includes nearly 21,167 males and 21,780 females. Rural population is about 42,947 people.
- There are around 4,311 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,182 boys and 2,129 girls.
- Literate population is about 22,370 people. Non-literate population is around 20,577 people.
- There are nearly 11,091 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Cherla 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 | 5,247 | 5,247 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,665 | 2,665 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,582 | 2,582 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 23,887 | 23,887 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 11,516 | 11,516 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 12,371 | 12,371 | N/A |
| Population Density | 91 / km² | 91 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Cherla Mandal is approximately 5,247 people, including 2,665 males and 2,582 females. Around 5,247 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Cherla Mandal is about 23,887 people, including 11,516 males and 12,371 females. Around 23,887 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 91 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 91 people per sq. km.