Kothagudem
Kothagudem 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 Kothagudem Block (CD) is 04738. The total area of Kothagudem Mandal is 507 km², which includes 470.56 km² of rural area and 36.35 km² of urban area. Kothagudem has a sex ratio of approximately 1017 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kothagudem Mandal
Kothagudem Mandal has a total of 19 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 Kothagudem Mandal, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangaru Chelka | Bangaru Chelka | Kothagudem (30 km) |
| 2 | Chatakonda | Chatakonda R | Kothagudem (5 km) |
| 3 | Chunchupalle | Chunchupalle | Kothagudem |
| 4 | Gareebpeta | Gareebpeta | Kothagudem (6 km) |
| 5 | Garimellapadu | Penuballi | Kothagudem |
| 6 | Gattumalla | Regalla | Kothagudem (18 km) |
| 7 | Gollagudem | Bangaru Chelka | Kothagudem (20 km) |
| 8 | Karukonda | Anisettipalli | Kothagudem (8 km) |
| 9 | Kunaram | Regalla | Kothagudem (15 km) |
| 10 | Laxmidevipalle | Chatakonda R | Kothagudem |
| 11 | Penagadapa | Penagadapa | Kothagudem (13 km) |
| 12 | Penuballi | Penuballi | Kothagudem (5 km) |
| 13 | Punukuduchelka | Mylaram | Kothagudem (27 km) |
| 14 | Raghavapuram | Raghavapuram | Kothagudem (14 km) |
| 15 | Regalla | Regalla | Kothagudem (10 km) |
| 16 | Sarvaram | Sarvaram | Kothagudem (6 km) |
| 17 | Seethampeta | Seetampeta | Kothagudem (15 km) |
| 18 | Singabhupalem | Singabhupalem | Kothagudem (15 km) |
| 19 | Sujathanagar | Narsimhasagar | Kothagudem (10 km) |
Population of Kothagudem Mandal
The population profile of Kothagudem 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 Kothagudem 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 | 1,88,191 | 68,690 | 1,19,501 |
| Male Population | 93,300 | 34,675 | 58,625 |
| Female Population | 94,891 | 34,015 | 60,876 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,756 | 6,978 | 10,778 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,059 | 3,557 | 5,502 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,697 | 3,421 | 5,276 |
| Literate Population | 1,27,200 | 39,381 | 87,819 |
| Literate Male Population | 69,058 | 22,484 | 46,574 |
| Literate Female Population | 58,142 | 16,897 | 41,245 |
| Illiterate Population | 60,991 | 29,309 | 31,682 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 24,242 | 12,191 | 12,051 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 36,749 | 17,118 | 19,631 |
| Total Households | 48,094 | 17,732 | 30,362 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kothagudem Mandal is around 1,88,191 people. This includes 93,300 males and 94,891 females. Rural population is about 68,690 (34,675 males and 34,015 females), while urban population is nearly 1,19,501 (58,625 males and 60,876 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 17,756 of the population, with 9,059 boys and 8,697 girls. Rural areas have 6,978 children, and urban areas have about 10,778 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,27,200 literate people in Kothagudem Mandal, including 69,058 literate males and 58,142 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 39,381 individuals and urban literacy covers around 87,819 people.
- About 60,991 people in Kothagudem Mandal are not literate, including 24,242 males and 36,749 females. Rural areas include 29,309 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 31,682 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 48,094 households, with 17,732 in villages and 30,362 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kothagudem 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 | 31,485 | 9,741 | 21,744 |
| SC Male Population | 15,330 | 4,853 | 10,477 |
| SC Female Population | 16,155 | 4,888 | 11,267 |
| Total ST Population | 40,394 | 29,308 | 11,086 |
| ST Male Population | 20,418 | 15,008 | 5,410 |
| ST Female Population | 19,976 | 14,300 | 5,676 |
| Population Density | 371 / km² | 146 / km² | 3,288 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kothagudem Mandal is approximately 31,485 people, including 15,330 males and 16,155 females. Around 9,741 people live in rural parts. Nearly 21,744 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kothagudem Mandal is about 40,394 people, including 20,418 males and 19,976 females. Around 29,308 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 11,086 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 371 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 146 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,288 people per sq. km.